US Bridges

SR 188 over Baldwins Run

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · .5 M E of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2302438

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,254
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Baldwins Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 188 over Baldwins Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 67 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 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 13,254 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,397 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 188
CrossesBaldwins Run
Location.5 M E of JCT US 22
RouteState Highway 188
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71908, -82.57849
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,254 (2015)
Projected traffic18,397 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Baldwins Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 188 over Baldwins 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 Baldwins Run carry?

About 13,254 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Baldwins Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Baldwins Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.