US Bridges

SR 160 over Stream

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 3.52M S of Usr 35 WB · Structure no. 2702134

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying SR 160 over Stream in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,035 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 160
CrossesStream
Location3.52M S of Usr 35 WB
RouteState Highway 160
StateOhio
Coordinates38.87845, -82.26195
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2015)
Projected traffic11,035 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 160 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.