US Bridges

SR 95 over Riffle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 0.98 MI E of US23 · Structure no. 5102626

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,418
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Riffle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 95 over Riffle Creek in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 9,418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,072 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesRiffle Creek
Location0.98 MI E of US23
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58175, -83.05768
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,418 (2015)
Projected traffic13,072 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 95 over Riffle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 95 over Riffle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Riffle Creek carry?

About 9,418 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Riffle Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 over Riffle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.