US Bridges

SR 32 over Pierce Run

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.62M W of JCT SR 160 · Structure no. 8202737

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Pierce Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Pierce Run in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,623 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesPierce Run
Location0.62M W of JCT SR 160
RouteState Highway 32
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12909, -82.37826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2015)
Projected traffic2,623 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 32 over Pierce Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Pierce 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Pierce Run carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Pierce Run?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Pierce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.