US Bridges

SR 361 over Congo Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 1.05 MI E of US23 · Structure no. 6503187

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 361 over Congo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 361 over Congo Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 84 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 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 361
CrossesCongo Creek
Location1.05 MI E of US23
RouteState Highway 361
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50813, -82.95273
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2015)
Projected traffic815 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 361 over Congo Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 361 over Congo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 361 over Congo Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 361 over Congo Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 361 over Congo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.