US Bridges

Valley Street over Munn Run

PoorPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · At Canter Drive · Structure no. 7360401

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,211
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Street over Munn Run is a concrete slab carrying Valley Street over Munn Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 91 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Street
CrossesMunn Run
LocationAt Canter Drive
RouteCity Street 400
StateOhio
Coordinates38.76677, -82.93514
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2018)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Valley Street over Munn Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Valley Street over Munn Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Street over Munn Run carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley Street over Munn Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Street over Munn Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.