US Bridges

SR 665 over Scioto River

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.80 MI E of S71 · Structure no. 2517116

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
879 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,591
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 665 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 665 over Scioto River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,760 by 2035. The structure is 879 ft (267.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 665
CrossesScioto River
Location1.80 MI E of S71
RouteState Highway 665
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83242, -83.00955
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length879 ft (267.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,591 (2015)
Projected traffic7,760 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 665 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 665 over Scioto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 665 over Scioto River carry?

About 5,591 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 665 over Scioto River?

The structure is 879 ft (267.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 665 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.