US Bridges

C134F Paver Barnes over Otter Run

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 2.2 MI N. of Northwest Pk · Structure no. 8033498

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C134F Paver Barnes over Otter Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C134F Paver Barnes over Otter Run in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 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 5 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC134F Paver Barnes
CrossesOtter Run
Location2.2 MI N. of Northwest Pk
RouteCounty Highway C0134
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28701, -83.44316
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2015)
Projected traffic414 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 C134F Paver Barnes over Otter Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is C134F Paver Barnes over Otter 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 C134F Paver Barnes over Otter Run carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C134F Paver Barnes over Otter Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C134F Paver Barnes over Otter Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.