US Bridges

Pickaway Street over Hargus Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · Pickaway St. at Hargus CR · Structure no. 6560261

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,066
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickaway Street over Hargus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickaway Street over Hargus Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,066 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,808 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPickaway Street
CrossesHargus Creek
LocationPickaway St. at Hargus CR
RouteCity Street 236
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60486, -82.94051
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,066 (2024)
Projected traffic9,808 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pickaway Street over Hargus Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickaway Street over Hargus 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pickaway Street over Hargus Creek carry?

About 7,066 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pickaway Street over Hargus Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pickaway Street over Hargus Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.