US Bridges

SR 220 over Scioto River

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 1.43 MI E of US 23 · Structure no. 6602398

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
835 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,044
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 220 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 220 over Scioto River in Pike 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 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 4,044 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,613 by 2035. The structure is 835 ft (254.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 220
CrossesScioto River
Location1.43 MI E of US 23
RouteState Highway 220
StateOhio
Coordinates39.107, -82.98019
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length835 ft (254.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,044 (2015)
Projected traffic5,613 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 220 over Scioto River built?

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

What condition is SR 220 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 220 over Scioto River carry?

About 4,044 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 220 over Scioto River?

The structure is 835 ft (254.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 220 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.