US Bridges

SR 32 over Scioto River

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · .03 KM East of SR 104 · Structure no. 6601669

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,574
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Scioto River in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,574 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,125 by 2035. The structure is 465 ft (141.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesScioto River
Location.03 KM East of SR 104
RouteState Highway 32
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04744, -83.05105
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length465 ft (141.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,574 (2015)
Projected traffic9,125 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 32 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Scioto River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Scioto River carry?

About 6,574 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Scioto River?

The structure is 465 ft (141.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.