US Bridges

SR 257 over Bokes Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.04 MI N of SR37 · Structure no. 2103184

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,347
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over Bokes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 257 over Bokes Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 257
CrossesBokes Creek
Location0.04 MI N of SR37
RouteState Highway 257
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3221, -83.1751
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2015)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 257 over Bokes Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 257 over Bokes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 257 over Bokes Creek carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over Bokes Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over Bokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.