SR 294 over Little Scioto River
FairCrawford County, Ohio · .26 MI E of SR 4 · Structure no. 1703544
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 485
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 294 over Little Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 294 over Little Scioto River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 294 over Little Scioto River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 294 over Little Scioto 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 294 over Little Scioto River carry?
About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR 294 over Little Scioto River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 294 over Little Scioto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.