US Bridges

Ohio Ave. over Old Town Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.20 MI E of SR 93 · Structure no. 3731058

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,921
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Ave. over Old Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ohio Ave. over Old Town Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,921 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,666 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio Ave.
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location0.20 MI E of SR 93
RouteCity Street 14
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5451, -82.395
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,921 (2017)
Projected traffic2,666 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ohio Ave. over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio Ave. over Old Town Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio Ave. over Old Town Creek carry?

About 1,921 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Ave. over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Ave. over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.