US Bridges

SR 255 over Opossum Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 6.49M W of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 5602319

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
394
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255 over Opossum Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 255 over Opossum Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 394 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 255
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location6.49M W of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 255
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6747, -80.96146
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2015)
Projected traffic547 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 255 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 255 over Opossum 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 255 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 255 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 255 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.