US Bridges

SR 98 over Grave Creek

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 4.63 MI N. of US23 · Structure no. 5102839

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,041
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 over Grave Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 98 over Grave Creek 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,041 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,221 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 98
CrossesGrave Creek
Location4.63 MI N. of US23
RouteState Highway 98
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52124, -83.05824
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 Grave Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 98 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 98 over Grave Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 98 over Grave Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 over Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.