US Bridges

County Road 195 over Scioto River

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .25 Mi. S. of CR 144 · Structure no. 3330796

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 195 over Scioto River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 195 over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 35 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 195
CrossesScioto River
Location.25 Mi. S. of CR 144
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6232, -83.53846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2015)
Projected traffic451 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 195 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Road 195 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 195 over Scioto River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 195 over Scioto River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 195 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.