US Bridges

SR 124 over Hocking River

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.2M E of JCT SR144 · Structure no. 0503002

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Hocking River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 years old, older 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2038. The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesHocking River
Location0.2M E of JCT SR144
RouteState Highway 124
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18443, -81.75522
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length369 ft (112.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2018)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 124 over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 124 over Hocking River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Hocking River carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Hocking River?

The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Hocking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.