US Bridges

Township Road 245 over Scioto River

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Ohio · .1 MI S of JCT of Twp 150 · Structure no. 3331067

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 245 over Scioto River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 245 over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 245
CrossesScioto River
Location.1 MI S of JCT of Twp 150
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60891, -83.43932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Township Road 245 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 245 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 245 over Scioto River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 245 over Scioto River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 245 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.