US Bridges

TR 69 B Orchard RD over Buck Run

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 0.1 MI West of SR 38 · Structure no. 8031495

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
454
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 69 B Orchard RD over Buck Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 69 B Orchard RD over Buck Run in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 69 B Orchard RD
CrossesBuck Run
Location0.1 MI West of SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16051, -83.39498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2015)
Projected traffic630 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR 69 B Orchard RD over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 69 B Orchard RD over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 69 B Orchard RD over Buck Run carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 69 B Orchard RD over Buck Run?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 69 B Orchard RD over Buck Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.