US Bridges

C. H. & D. over Symmes CR

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 50 Ft N of T130 · Structure no. 4030176

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
913
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. H. & D. over Symmes CR is a steel truss - thru carrying C. H. & D. over Symmes CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC. H. & D.
CrossesSymmes CR
Location50 Ft N of T130
RouteCounty Highway C0002
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.93936, -82.52313
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2015)
Projected traffic1,267 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 C. H. & D. over Symmes CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. H. & D. over Symmes CR 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 C. H. & D. over Symmes CR carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C. H. & D. over Symmes CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C. H. & D. over Symmes CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.