US Bridges

SR 279 over Hewitt Run

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 3.43 MI W of Oak Hill · Structure no. 4003063

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 279 over Hewitt Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 279 over Hewitt Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 614 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 279
CrossesHewitt Run
Location3.43 MI W of Oak Hill
RouteState Highway 279
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.90678, -82.62672
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2022)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 279 over Hewitt Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 279 over Hewitt Run 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 SR 279 over Hewitt Run carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 279 over Hewitt Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 279 over Hewitt Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.