US Bridges

Stephenson Street over Houchins Slough

Good

Logan County, Ohio · Lakeview Stephenson ST · Structure no. 4658450

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephenson Street over Houchins Slough is a steel culvert carrying Stephenson Street over Houchins Slough in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2022. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStephenson Street
CrossesHouchins Slough
LocationLakeview Stephenson ST
RouteCity Street 311
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48889, -83.92221
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2002)
Projected traffic816 by 2022
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stephenson Street over Houchins Slough built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephenson Street over Houchins Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stephenson Street over Houchins Slough carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stephenson Street over Houchins Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stephenson Street over Houchins Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.