US Bridges

Gra.Jacksonburg over Scotts Run

PoorPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · .60 S of Ch 22 · Structure no. 6832407

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gra.Jacksonburg over Scotts Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Gra.Jacksonburg over Scotts Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGra.Jacksonburg
CrossesScotts Run
Location.60 S of Ch 22
RouteCounty Highway T0315
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61801, -84.53626
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2015)
Projected traffic641 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gra.Jacksonburg over Scotts Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Gra.Jacksonburg over Scotts Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Gra.Jacksonburg over Scotts Run carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gra.Jacksonburg over Scotts Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gra.Jacksonburg over Scotts Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.