US Bridges

SR 117 & 235 Main over Scioto River

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · 0.27 Mi. South of SR235 · Structure no. 3301249

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,448
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 & 235 Main over Scioto River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 117 & 235 Main over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,448 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,174 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117 & 235 Main
CrossesScioto River
Location0.27 Mi. South of SR235
RouteState Highway 117
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55717, -83.83417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,448 (2015)
Projected traffic6,174 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 117 & 235 Main over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 & 235 Main over Scioto River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 117 & 235 Main over Scioto River carry?

About 4,448 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 & 235 Main over Scioto River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 117 & 235 Main over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.