US Bridges

Edwardsville Road over Sharps Run

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.60 MI E of CR 45 · Structure no. 8333572

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwardsville Road over Sharps Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edwardsville Road over Sharps Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 80 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwardsville Road
CrossesSharps Run
Location0.60 MI E of CR 45
RouteCounty Highway C0196
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34101, -84.01721
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2015)
Projected traffic434 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Edwardsville Road over Sharps Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Edwardsville Road over Sharps 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Edwardsville Road over Sharps Run carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Edwardsville Road over Sharps Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Edwardsville Road over Sharps Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.