US Bridges

SR 217 over Symmes Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · JCT ST Rt 378 · Structure no. 4402987

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,180
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 217 over Symmes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 217 over Symmes Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2034. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 217
CrossesSymmes Creek
LocationJCT ST Rt 378
RouteState Highway 217
StateOhio
Coordinates38.55698, -82.4703
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2014)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 217 over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 217 over Symmes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 217 over Symmes Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 217 over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 217 over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.