US Bridges

SR 681 over West Branch Shade River

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.74M E of JCT Usr 33 · Structure no. 5303451

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 681 over West Branch Shade River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 681 over West Branch Shade River in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 681
CrossesWest Branch Shade River
Location0.74M E of JCT Usr 33
RouteState Highway 681
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14823, -82.01036
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2015)
Projected traffic390 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 681 over West Branch Shade River 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 August 2024.

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

About 281 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 681 over West Branch Shade River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 681 over West Branch Shade River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.