US Bridges

Osceola Road over Sharps Run

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.01 MI W of CR 196 · Structure no. 8334706

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osceola Road over Sharps Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Osceola Road over Sharps Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOsceola Road
CrossesSharps Run
Location0.01 MI W of CR 196
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32655, -84.04432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Osceola Road over Sharps Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osceola Road over Sharps Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Osceola Road over Sharps Run carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Osceola Road over Sharps Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Osceola Road over Sharps Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.