US Bridges

Dull Robinson Road over Monkey Run

GoodPosted for load

Van Wert County, Ohio · 3.30 MI N JCT SR 224 · Structure no. 8135045

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dull Robinson Road over Monkey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dull Robinson Road over Monkey Run in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDull Robinson Road
CrossesMonkey Run
Location3.30 MI N JCT SR 224
RouteCounty Highway T0069
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89871, -84.66717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic94 by 2038
Trucks—
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 Dull Robinson Road over Monkey Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dull Robinson Road over Monkey 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dull Robinson Road over Monkey Run carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dull Robinson Road over Monkey Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dull Robinson Road over Monkey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.