US Bridges

SR 316 over Scioto River

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.36 MI E of SR104 · Structure no. 6503101

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
784 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,959
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 316 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 316 over Scioto River in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 4,959 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,883 by 2035. The structure is 784 ft (239.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 316
CrossesScioto River
Location0.36 MI E of SR104
RouteState Highway 316
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71962, -83.01355
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length784 ft (239.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,959 (2015)
Projected traffic6,883 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 316 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 316 over Scioto 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 316 over Scioto River carry?

About 4,959 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 316 over Scioto River?

The structure is 784 ft (239.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 316 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.