US Bridges

SR 309 over Grave Creek

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 1 MI W. of US Rt 23 · Structure no. 5101735

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,059
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 309 over Grave Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 309 over Grave Creek in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,059 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,126 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 309
CrossesGrave Creek
Location1 MI W. of US Rt 23
RouteState Highway 309
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58997, -83.09252
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,059 (2015)
Projected traffic18,126 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 309 over Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 309 over Grave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 309 over Grave Creek carry?

About 13,059 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 309 over Grave Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 309 over Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.