US Bridges

Ebon RD over Hocking River

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.4 MI East to USR33 · Structure no. 0530956

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebon RD over Hocking River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ebon RD over Hocking River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 5 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEbon RD
CrossesHocking River
Location0.4 MI East to USR33
RouteCounty Highway C0004
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40421, -82.18945
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2015)
Projected traffic405 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ebon RD over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ebon RD over Hocking River 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 Ebon RD over Hocking River carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ebon RD over Hocking River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ebon RD over Hocking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.