US Bridges

SR 93 over Hocking River

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.11M S of JCT Usr 33 · Structure no. 3702103

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,331
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 93 over Hocking River in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,331 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,623 by 2035. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesHocking River
Location0.11M S of JCT Usr 33
RouteState Highway 93
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53372, -82.40758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,331 (2015)
Projected traffic4,623 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 SR 93 over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Hocking 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Hocking River carry?

About 3,331 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Hocking River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Hocking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.