US Bridges

SR 188 over Tributary of Clear Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 5.6 M E of Pic CO Line · Structure no. 2302225

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,393
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Tributary of Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 188 over Tributary of Clear Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 5 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,321 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 188
CrossesTributary of Clear Creek
Location5.6 M E of Pic CO Line
RouteState Highway 188
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70917, -82.74426
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tributary of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 188 over Tributary of Clear Creek 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is SR 188 over Tributary of Clear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Tributary of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.