US Bridges

County Road 65 over Scioto River

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · JCT of SR 195 & CR 65 · Structure no. 3332152

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
654
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over Scioto River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 65 over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesScioto River
LocationJCT of SR 195 & CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66369, -83.79239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2015)
Projected traffic908 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 65 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 65 over Scioto River carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over Scioto River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.