US Bridges

SR 104 over B&o RR & Mead Corp Spur

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 2.77 M N JCT U.S. 35 · Structure no. 7103603

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,965
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over B&o RR & Mead Corp Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over B&o RR & Mead Corp Spur in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7,965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2035. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 104
CrossesB&o RR & Mead Corp Spur
Location2.77 M N JCT U.S. 35
RouteState Highway 104
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32306, -82.97171
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck27 ft (8.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,965 (2015)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over B&o RR & Mead Corp Spur built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 104 over B&o RR & Mead Corp Spur 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 104 over B&o RR & Mead Corp Spur carry?

About 7,965 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over B&o RR & Mead Corp Spur?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over B&o RR & Mead Corp Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.