US Bridges

County Road 227 over Scioto River

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .3 MI S of JCT of CR 144 · Structure no. 3330975

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 227 over Scioto River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 227 over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 227
CrossesScioto River
Location.3 MI S of JCT of CR 144
RouteCounty Highway C0227
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61713, -83.47006
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2015)
Projected traffic119 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 227 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 227 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 227 over Scioto River carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 227 over Scioto River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 227 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.