US Bridges

Zoar Church over Symmes CR

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of CR45 · Structure no. 4032179

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zoar Church over Symmes CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zoar Church over Symmes CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 123 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesZoar Church
CrossesSymmes CR
Location0.4 MI S of CR45
RouteCounty Highway T0132
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.9707, -82.55704
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zoar Church over Symmes CR built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Zoar Church 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 Zoar Church over Symmes CR carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Zoar Church over Symmes CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Zoar Church over Symmes CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.