US Bridges

SR 691 over Hocking River

Good

Athens County, Ohio · .25 MI S Int Usr 33 · Structure no. 0505447

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 691 over Hocking River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 691 over Hocking River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,275 by 2035. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 691
CrossesHocking River
Location.25 MI S Int Usr 33
RouteState Highway 691
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43924, -82.21016
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2015)
Projected traffic4,275 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 SR 691 over Hocking River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 691 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 691 over Hocking River carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 691 over Hocking River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 691 over Hocking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.