US Bridges

SR 104 over Boswell Run

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · 1.47 MI S of SR 551 · Structure no. 6601022

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,227
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Boswell Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over Boswell Run in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 76 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 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 4,227 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,867 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 104
CrossesBoswell Run
Location1.47 MI S of SR 551
RouteState Highway 104
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08164, -83.03396
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,227 (2015)
Projected traffic5,867 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 104 over Boswell Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 104 over Boswell Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Boswell Run carry?

About 4,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Boswell Run?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Boswell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.