US Bridges

SR 217 over Venisonham Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 1.09 MI E of JCT SR 378 · Structure no. 4403003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 217 over Venisonham Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 217 over Venisonham Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 217
CrossesVenisonham Creek
Location1.09 MI E of JCT SR 378
RouteState Highway 217
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.5559, -82.45406
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2021)
Projected traffic569 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Venisonham Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 217 over Venisonham 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 Venisonham Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 217 over Venisonham Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 217 over Venisonham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.