US Bridges

CR 24A over Hocking River

Good

Athens County, Ohio · Insn of CR 38 With SR 550 · Structure no. 0534536

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24A over Hocking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 24A over Hocking River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 24A
CrossesHocking River
LocationInsn of CR 38 With SR 550
RouteCounty Highway C024A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32721, -82.00496
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2015)
Projected traffic881 by 2042
Trucks8%
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

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 CR 24A over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24A 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 24A over Hocking River carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 24A over Hocking River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24A over Hocking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.