US Bridges

SR 385 over Scioto River

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · 1.57 Mi. West of SR 117 · Structure no. 3301958

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 385 over Scioto River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 385 over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 385
CrossesScioto River
Location1.57 Mi. West of SR 117
RouteState Highway 385
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55764, -83.8662
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2015)
Projected traffic848 by 2035
Trucks18%
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 385 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 385 over Scioto River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 385 over Scioto River carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 385 over Scioto River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 385 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.