US Bridges

SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&eb Rmp 3

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 2.64M S of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 2701057

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,850
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&eb Rmp 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 160 over Chickamauga Ck&eb 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 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 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,552 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 160
CrossesChickamauga Ck&eb Rmp 3
Location2.64M S of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 160
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84376, -82.22847
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,850 (2012)
Projected traffic27,552 by 2032
Trucks7%
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&eb Rmp 3 built?

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

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

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

About 17,850 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.