US Bridges

SR93P over Ohio River

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 2nd ST Betwn Adams /Jeff · Structure no. 4401263

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel
Length
2,616 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR93P over Ohio River is a steel stayed girder carrying SR93P over Ohio River in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,430 by 2028. The structure is 2,616 ft (797.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR93P
CrossesOhio River
Location2nd ST Betwn Adams /Jeff
RouteState Highway 93
StateOhio
Coordinates38.52721, -82.68348
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,616 ft (797.5 m)
Longest span900 ft (274.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2008)
Projected traffic14,430 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR93P over Ohio River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR93P over Ohio 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR93P over Ohio River carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR93P over Ohio River?

The structure is 2,616 ft (797.5 m) long with a longest span of 900 ft (274.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR93P over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.