US Bridges

Bellaire Street over Lynn Run

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of E South St. · Structure no. 8660002

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellaire Street over Lynn Run is a concrete frame carrying Bellaire Street over Lynn Run in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBellaire Street
CrossesLynn Run
Location0.2 Mi. S. of E South St.
RouteCity Street M0037
StateOhio
Coordinates41.461, -84.54176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic417 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bellaire Street over Lynn Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellaire Street over Lynn 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 Bellaire Street over Lynn Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bellaire Street over Lynn Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bellaire Street over Lynn Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.