US Bridges

SR 334 over SR 72

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .46MI.S. of Jct. USR-68 · Structure no. 1205617

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,894
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 334 over SR 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 334 over SR 72 in Clark 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 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 8,894 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,345 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 334
CrossesSR 72
Location.46MI.S. of Jct. USR-68
RouteState Highway 334
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9853, -83.8072
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,894 (2015)
Projected traffic12,345 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 334 over SR 72 built?

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

What condition is SR 334 over SR 72 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 334 over SR 72 carry?

About 8,894 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 334 over SR 72?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR 334 over SR 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.