US Bridges

SR 188 over SR 188 over Clear Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 4.9 M E of Pic CO Line · Structure no. 2302209

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,393
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over SR 188 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 188 over SR 188 over Clear Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,321 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 188
CrossesSR 188 over Clear Creek
Location4.9 M E of Pic CO Line
RouteState Highway 188
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70991, -82.7558
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,393 (2015)
Projected traffic3,321 by 2035
Trucks13%
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 SR 188 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over SR 188 over Clear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over SR 188 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over SR 188 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over SR 188 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.