US Bridges

SR 104 over Deer Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.29 MI S of Pic County · Structure no. 7103875

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,254
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over Deer Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,254 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,293 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 104
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.29 MI S of Pic County
RouteState Highway 104
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45803, -83.01858
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,254 (2015)
Projected traffic7,293 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 104 over Deer Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Deer Creek carry?

About 5,254 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.