US Bridges

SR 31 over Silver Run

Good

Union County, Ohio · 7.66 MI N of SR47 · Structure no. 8000646

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,868
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 31 over Silver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 31 over Silver Run in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4,868 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,757 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 31
CrossesSilver Run
Location7.66 MI N of SR47
RouteState Highway 31
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49358, -83.48863
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,868 (2018)
Projected traffic6,757 by 2038
Trucks23%
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

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 31 over Silver Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 31 over Silver Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 31 over Silver Run carry?

About 4,868 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 31 over Silver Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 31 over Silver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.