US Bridges

Sterling Ave over Munn Run

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 377 E of Harrisonville · Structure no. 7360304

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Ave over Munn Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sterling Ave over Munn Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 98 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2010. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSterling Ave
CrossesMunn Run
Location377 E of Harrisonville
RouteCity Street 254
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.76455, -82.93467
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1990)
Projected traffic694 by 2010
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sterling Ave over Munn Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Sterling Ave over Munn Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sterling Ave over Munn Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Ave over Munn Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sterling Ave over Munn Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.