US Bridges

Commercial Point over Branch of Scioto River

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · Intersection of Graham RD · Structure no. 6532691

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,010
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commercial Point over Branch of Scioto River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Commercial Point over Branch of Scioto River 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,402 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCommercial Point
CrossesBranch of Scioto River
LocationIntersection of Graham RD
RouteCounty Highway C0004
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74214, -83.05866
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2015)
Projected traffic1,402 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Commercial Point over Branch of Scioto River built?

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

What condition is Commercial Point over Branch of Scioto River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Commercial Point over Branch of Scioto River carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Commercial Point over Branch of Scioto River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Commercial Point over Branch of Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.