US Bridges

SR 345 over Buckeye Fk of Johnathan

Poor

Perry County, Ohio · .15 MI S of JCT SR 669 · Structure no. 6402666

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,179
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 345 over Buckeye Fk of Johnathan is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 345 over Buckeye Fk of Johnathan in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,179 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,024 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 345
CrossesBuckeye Fk of Johnathan
Location.15 MI S of JCT SR 669
RouteState Highway 345
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78895, -82.15938
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,179 (2015)
Projected traffic3,024 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 345 over Buckeye Fk of Johnathan built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 345 over Buckeye Fk of Johnathan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 345 over Buckeye Fk of Johnathan carry?

About 2,179 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 345 over Buckeye Fk of Johnathan?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 345 over Buckeye Fk of Johnathan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.