US Bridges

SR 188 over Fetters Run

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · .4 M E of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2302403

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,389
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Fetters Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 188 over Fetters Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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 5,389 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,480 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 188
CrossesFetters Run
Location.4 M E of JCT US 22
RouteState Highway 188
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71832, -82.58048
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,389 (2015)
Projected traffic7,480 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fetters Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 188 over Fetters 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Fetters Run carry?

About 5,389 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Fetters Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Fetters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.