US Bridges

SR-245 over Branch of Graves Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 4.03MI.N. of Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 1102435

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-245 over Branch of Graves Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-245 over Branch of Graves Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR-245
CrossesBranch of Graves Creek
Location4.03MI.N. of Jct. SR-29
RouteState Highway 245
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24737, -83.89912
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2015)
Projected traffic509 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-245 over Branch of Graves Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-245 over Branch of Graves Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-245 over Branch of Graves Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-245 over Branch of Graves Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-245 over Branch of Graves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.