US Bridges

Wayne Street over Scioto River

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · At Jct. of Decatur St. · Structure no. 3366146

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Street over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Street over Scioto River in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2006. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWayne Street
CrossesScioto River
LocationAt Jct. of Decatur St.
RouteCity Street 501
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64302, -83.60676
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1986)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2006
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wayne Street over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wayne Street over Scioto River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Street over Scioto River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Street over Scioto River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.