US Bridges

Johnson RD over Little Scioto River

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.35 MI SW of T293 · Structure no. 4032985

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 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 steel truss - thru carrying Johnson RD over Little Scioto River in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 124 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesLittle Scioto River
Location0.35 MI SW of T293
RouteCounty Highway T0291
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96454, -82.7769
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Johnson RD over Little Scioto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over Little Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.