US Bridges

County Road 25 over Scioto River

Poor

Hardin County, Ohio · .2 MI S of JCT of SR 385 · Structure no. 3346056

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Scioto River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 25 over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesScioto River
Location.2 MI S of JCT of SR 385
RouteCounty Highway C0025
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55468, -83.86128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 25 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is County Road 25 over Scioto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Scioto River carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Scioto River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.