State Route 243 over Symmes Creek
FairLawrence County, Ohio · Int. of 243 & 378 Getaway · Structure no. 4403568
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,161
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 243 over Symmes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 243 over Symmes Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,726 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 243 over Symmes Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 243 over Symmes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 243 over Symmes Creek carry?
About 1,161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 243 over Symmes Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 243 over Symmes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.