US Bridges

SR 356 over Over Hewett Fork

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 1.4 MI S of JCT SR 681 · Structure no. 0504122

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 356 over Over Hewett Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 356 over Over Hewett Fork in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 356
CrossesOver Hewett Fork
Location1.4 MI S of JCT SR 681
RouteState Highway 356
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33006, -82.26748
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2015)
Projected traffic243 by 2035
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 356 over Over Hewett Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 356 over Over Hewett Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 356 over Over Hewett Fork carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 356 over Over Hewett Fork?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 356 over Over Hewett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.