US Bridges

SR 4 over Frink Run

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.94 Mi. South of SR 269 · Structure no. 7400152

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,390
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Frink Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 4 over Frink Run in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,705 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesFrink Run
Location0.94 Mi. South of SR 269
RouteState Highway 4
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16137, -82.84253
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2015)
Projected traffic4,705 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over Frink Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Frink 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Frink Run carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Frink Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Frink Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.