US Bridges

SR 279 over Symmes Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 2.51 MI W of Gal Cty Line · Structure no. 4003187

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,024
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 279 over Symmes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 279 over Symmes Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,024 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,722 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 279
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location2.51 MI W of Gal Cty Line
RouteState Highway 279
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88173, -82.48574
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,024 (2022)
Projected traffic2,722 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 279 over Symmes Creek 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 Symmes Creek carry?

About 2,024 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 279 over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 279 over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.