US Bridges

SR 353 over Trib of Red Oak

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 1.3 M S of SR62 · Structure no. 0803375

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
541
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 353 over Trib of Red Oak is a concrete frame carrying SR 353 over Trib of Red Oak in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 353
CrossesTrib of Red Oak
Location1.3 M S of SR62
RouteState Highway 353
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81048, -83.76998
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2015)
Projected traffic751 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 353 over Trib of Red Oak built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 353 over Trib of Red Oak 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 353 over Trib of Red Oak carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 353 over Trib of Red Oak?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 353 over Trib of Red Oak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.