US Bridges

SR 285 over Hawkins Run

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.1 MI N of SR265 · Structure no. 3005216

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,477
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over Hawkins Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 285 over Hawkins Run in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,477 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285
CrossesHawkins Run
Location1.1 MI N of SR265
RouteState Highway 285
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00633, -81.45517
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,477 (2015)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 285 over Hawkins Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 over Hawkins Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 over Hawkins Run carry?

About 1,477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over Hawkins Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over Hawkins Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.