US Bridges

SR 4 over Scioto River

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 2.81 MI N of SR 47 · Structure no. 5100070

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,017
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Scioto River in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,964 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesScioto River
Location2.81 MI N of SR 47
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48369, -83.1917
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2015)
Projected traffic6,964 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Scioto 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Scioto River carry?

About 5,017 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Scioto River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.