US Bridges

S Columbus Street over Hocking River

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · Jct. Col. and Canal St. · Structure no. 2361108

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Columbus Street over Hocking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Columbus Street over Hocking River in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,331 by 2008. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Columbus Street
CrossesHocking River
LocationJct. Col. and Canal St.
RouteCity Street 332
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7065, -82.60011
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (1988)
Projected traffic3,331 by 2008
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Columbus Street over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Columbus Street over Hocking River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Columbus Street over Hocking River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Columbus Street over Hocking River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S Columbus Street over Hocking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.