US Bridges

US 250 over Standing Stone Fork

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.99 MI West of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 3401839

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,914
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Standing Stone Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 250 over Standing Stone Fork in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 years old, older 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 4,914 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,821 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 250
CrossesStanding Stone Fork
Location0.99 MI West of JCT US 22
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28977, -81.02382
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,914 (2015)
Projected traffic6,821 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 250 over Standing Stone Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 250 over Standing Stone Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 over Standing Stone Fork carry?

About 4,914 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Standing Stone Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Standing Stone Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.