US Bridges

SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&wb Rmp 3

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 2.65M S of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 2701022

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,710
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&wb Rmp 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&wb Rmp 3 in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 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 18,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,969 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 160
CrossesChickamauga Ck&wb Rmp 3
Location2.65M S of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 160
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84372, -82.22925
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,710 (2015)
Projected traffic25,969 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 160 over Chickamauga Ck&wb Rmp 3 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&wb Rmp 3 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&wb Rmp 3 carry?

About 18,710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&wb Rmp 3?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&wb Rmp 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.