US Bridges

SR 681 over Conrail Railroad

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 7.5M E of JCT SR 356 · Structure no. 0504637

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,941
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 681 over Conrail Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 681 over Conrail Railroad in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,941 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,694 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 681
CrossesConrail Railroad
Location7.5M E of JCT SR 356
RouteState Highway 681
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.222, -82.19514
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,941 (2018)
Projected traffic2,694 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 681 over Conrail Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 681 over Conrail Railroad 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 681 over Conrail Railroad carry?

About 1,941 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 681 over Conrail Railroad?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 681 over Conrail Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.