US Bridges

SR 218 over Indian Guyan Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.16 MI N of SR 553 · Structure no. 2702525

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Indian Guyan Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 218 over Indian Guyan Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 218
CrossesIndian Guyan Creek
Location1.16 MI N of SR 553
RouteState Highway 218
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.60283, -82.31357
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2015)
Projected traffic192 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 218 over Indian Guyan Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 218 over Indian Guyan Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Indian Guyan Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Indian Guyan Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Indian Guyan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.