US Bridges

SR 188 over Griffy Run

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 3.11 MI N of US22(MAIN ST · Structure no. 6502849

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Griffy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 188 over Griffy Run in Pickaway 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 188
CrossesGriffy Run
Location3.11 MI N of US22(MAIN ST
RouteState Highway 188
StateOhio
Coordinates39.63327, -82.9062
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2015)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 188 over Griffy Run built?

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

What condition is SR 188 over Griffy Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Griffy Run carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Griffy Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Griffy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.