US Bridges

County Road 95 over Scioto River

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Ohio · .4 MI S of JCT of Twp 100 · Structure no. 3334406

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 95 over Scioto River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 95 over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 103 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 6 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 95
CrossesScioto River
Location.4 MI S of JCT of Twp 100
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68429, -83.73041
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic264 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 95 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is County Road 95 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 95 over Scioto River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 95 over Scioto River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 95 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.