US Bridges

Johnson RD over Little Scioto River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.15 MI N of T292 · Structure no. 4032977

Built
1871
154 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over Little Scioto River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Johnson RD over Little Scioto River in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1871 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 154 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesLittle Scioto River
Location0.15 MI N of T292
RouteCounty Highway T0291
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.95863, -82.78768
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson RD over Little Scioto River built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Johnson RD over Little Scioto River 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 River carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Johnson RD over Little Scioto River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over Little Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.