C. H. & D. over Symmes Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Ohio · 0.04 MI N of CR7 · Structure no. 4030311
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 913
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C. H. & D. over Symmes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C. H. & D. over Symmes Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 913 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C. H. & D. over Symmes Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is C. H. & D. over Symmes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does C. H. & D. over Symmes Creek carry?
About 913 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is C. H. & D. over Symmes Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns C. H. & D. over Symmes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.