US Bridges

Stimson Avenue over Hocking River

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 150 Ft.W.Jct.Co Rd. 91 · Structure no. 0560189

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,351
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stimson Avenue over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stimson Avenue over Hocking River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,724 by 2035. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStimson Avenue
CrossesHocking River
Location150 Ft.W.Jct.Co Rd. 91
RouteCity Street 91
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33081, -82.08759
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,351 (2022)
Projected traffic9,724 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stimson Avenue over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stimson Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stimson Avenue over Hocking River carry?

About 5,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stimson Avenue over Hocking River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Stimson Avenue over Hocking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.