US Bridges

Hocking Parkway over Hocking River

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.17 M S-Canal(old US 33) · Structure no. 0560001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
376 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hocking Parkway over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hocking Parkway over Hocking River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2035. The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHocking Parkway
CrossesHocking River
Location0.17 M S-Canal(old US 33)
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45697, -82.23402
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2015)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Hocking Parkway over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hocking Parkway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hocking Parkway over Hocking River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hocking Parkway over Hocking River?

The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hocking Parkway over Hocking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.