US Bridges

Zane Trail Road over Scippo Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 1.0 MI West of SR 56 · Structure no. 6532322

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zane Trail Road over Scippo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zane Trail Road over Scippo Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 422 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesZane Trail Road
CrossesScippo Creek
Location1.0 MI West of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0T044
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53821, -82.87047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2016)
Projected traffic422 by 2036
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Zane Trail Road over Scippo Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Zane Trail Road over Scippo Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Zane Trail Road over Scippo Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Zane Trail Road over Scippo Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Zane Trail Road over Scippo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.