US Bridges

SR 188 over Turkey Run

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1 Mile E of Pick CO Line · Structure no. 2302098

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,393
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Turkey Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 188 over Turkey Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,321 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 188
CrossesTurkey Run
Location1 Mile E of Pick CO Line
RouteState Highway 188
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68615, -82.82179
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,393 (2015)
Projected traffic3,321 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 188 over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over Turkey Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Turkey Run carry?

About 2,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Turkey Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.