US Bridges

SR 204 over Sycamore Creek

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Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile East of Alt Road · Structure no. 2302617

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 204 over Sycamore Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.1 Mile East of Alt Road
RouteState Highway 204
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92928, -82.72429
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2020)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 over Sycamore 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.