US Bridges

SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.17MI E Jackson CO Line · Structure no. 2703076

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 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 concrete continuous slab carrying SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 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 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 233
CrossesBlack Fork of Symmes Crk
Location1.17MI E Jackson CO Line
RouteState Highway 233
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84122, -82.51634
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 1997, making it 28 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 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 233 over Black Fork of Symmes Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.