US Bridges

SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 0.16M W Jackson Co. Line · Structure no. 2703009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 233
CrossesBlack Fork of Symmes Crk
Location0.16M W Jackson Co. Line
RouteState Highway 233
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84829, -82.52958
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2015)
Projected traffic682 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.