US Bridges

SR 205 over Shadley Valley Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 2.7 Mi. S. of SR3 · Structure no. 4202783

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 205 over Shadley Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 205 over Shadley Valley Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 205
CrossesShadley Valley Creek
Location2.7 Mi. S. of SR3
RouteState Highway 205
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50566, -82.28685
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2015)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 205 over Shadley Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 205 over Shadley Valley Creek 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 SR 205 over Shadley Valley Creek carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 205 over Shadley Valley Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 205 over Shadley Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.