US Bridges

Cones Road over Ertles Run

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Ohio · 0.16 MI E of TR 145 · Structure no. 8334102

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cones Road over Ertles Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Cones Road over Ertles Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCones Road
CrossesErtles Run
Location0.16 MI E of TR 145
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27959, -84.25802
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 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 Cones Road over Ertles Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cones Road over Ertles 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 Cones Road over Ertles Run carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cones Road over Ertles Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cones Road over Ertles Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.