US Bridges

SR 204 over Jonathan Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · 2.2 M W of JCT SR 668 · Structure no. 6402321

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Jonathan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 204 over Jonathan Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204
CrossesJonathan Creek
Location2.2 M W of JCT SR 668
RouteState Highway 204
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87564, -82.28815
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2015)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 204 over Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 over Jonathan 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 204 over Jonathan Creek carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.