US Bridges

Dry Run Road over Dry Run

Poor

Warren County, Ohio · 0.40 MI N of TR 82 · Structure no. 8334463

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Run Road over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Run Road over Dry Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Run Road
CrossesDry Run
Location0.40 MI N of TR 82
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38798, -84.20021
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2015)
Projected traffic482 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Dry Run Road over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Dry Run Road over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Run Road over Dry Run carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Run Road over Dry Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Run Road over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.