US Bridges

SR 328 over Hocking River

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.11M S of JCT Usr 33 · Structure no. 3703878

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,968
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 328 over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 328 over Hocking River in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 4,968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,896 by 2035. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 328
CrossesHocking River
Location0.11M S of JCT Usr 33
RouteState Highway 328
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52024, -82.37781
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,968 (2015)
Projected traffic6,896 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 328 over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 328 over Hocking 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 328 over Hocking River carry?

About 4,968 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 328 over Hocking River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 328 over Hocking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.