US Bridges

SR 104 over Scioto River

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.79 MI W of US23 · Structure no. 2508737

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
689 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
43,411
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over Scioto River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 43,411 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,254 by 2035. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesScioto River
Location0.79 MI W of US23
RouteState Highway 104
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91721, -83.01033
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length689 ft (210 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,411 (2015)
Projected traffic60,254 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 104 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 104 over Scioto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Scioto River carry?

About 43,411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Scioto River?

The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.