US Bridges

Sen CR 14 over Bells Run SE

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .05 MI W of SR 53 · Structure no. 7448554

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sen CR 14 over Bells Run SE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sen CR 14 over Bells Run SE in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSen CR 14
CrossesBells Run SE
Location.05 MI W of SR 53
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.065, -83.21667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2015)
Projected traffic260 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sen CR 14 over Bells Run SE built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Sen CR 14 over Bells Run SE in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sen CR 14 over Bells Run SE carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sen CR 14 over Bells Run SE?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sen CR 14 over Bells Run SE?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.