US Bridges

Johnson RD over Little Scioto Riv

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.15 MI E of ST Rt 776 · Structure no. 4032969

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over Little Scioto Riv is a steel truss - thru carrying Johnson RD over Little Scioto Riv in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesLittle Scioto Riv
Location0.15 MI E of ST Rt 776
RouteCounty Highway T0291
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.95454, -82.79474
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson RD over Little Scioto Riv built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Johnson RD over Little Scioto Riv 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson RD over Little Scioto Riv carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Johnson RD over Little Scioto Riv?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over Little Scioto Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.