US Bridges

SR 681 over West Branch Shade River

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 2.5 MI E. of Ath CO Line · Structure no. 5303192

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 681 over West Branch Shade River is a concrete frame carrying SR 681 over West Branch Shade River in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 681
CrossesWest Branch Shade River
Location2.5 MI E. of Ath CO Line
RouteState Highway 681
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17832, -82.12708
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2015)
Projected traffic626 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 681 over West Branch Shade River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 681 over West Branch Shade 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 681 over West Branch Shade River carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 681 over West Branch Shade River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 681 over West Branch Shade River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.