US Bridges

Western Row Road over Union Run

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.33 MI E of M 15 · Structure no. 8332215

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,237
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Row Road over Union Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Row Road over Union Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 4,237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,881 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Row Road
CrossesUnion Run
Location0.33 MI E of M 15
RouteCounty Highway T0054
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33442, -84.27336
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,237 (2015)
Projected traffic5,881 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Western Row Road over Union Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Western Row Road over Union 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Western Row Road over Union Run carry?

About 4,237 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Row Road over Union Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Western Row Road over Union Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.