US Bridges

S.R. 245 over W Buck Run

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 4.05 MI W of US 33 · Structure no. 8002827

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,965
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 245 over W Buck Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.R. 245 over W Buck Run in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,115 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 245
CrossesW Buck Run
Location4.05 MI W of US 33
RouteState Highway 245
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22396, -83.46253
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2015)
Projected traffic4,115 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 S.R. 245 over W Buck Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 245 over W Buck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 245 over W Buck Run carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 245 over W Buck Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 245 over W Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.