US Bridges

SR 98 over Qu Qua Creek

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 0.65 MI N of US23 · Structure no. 5102766

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,041
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 over Qu Qua Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 98 over Qu Qua Creek in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,041 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,221 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 98
CrossesQu Qua Creek
Location0.65 MI N of US23
RouteState Highway 98
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46504, -83.07443
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,041 (2015)
Projected traffic4,221 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 98 over Qu Qua Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 98 over Qu Qua 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 98 over Qu Qua Creek carry?

About 3,041 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 over Qu Qua Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 over Qu Qua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.