US Bridges

Ostrander Rd. over Scioto River

Poor

Delaware County, Ohio · 200 Ft. E. of SR 257 · Structure no. 2132680

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ostrander Rd. over Scioto River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ostrander Rd. over Scioto River in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 665 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2037. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOstrander Rd.
CrossesScioto River
Location200 Ft. E. of SR 257
RouteCounty Highway C0163
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30619, -83.16786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2017)
Projected traffic923 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ostrander Rd. over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ostrander Rd. over Scioto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ostrander Rd. over Scioto River carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ostrander Rd. over Scioto River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ostrander Rd. over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.