US Bridges

Higby RD over Scioto River

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .03MI E of Three Locks RD · Structure no. 7144369

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
993 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higby RD over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Higby RD over Scioto River in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2035. The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesHigby RD
CrossesScioto River
Location.03MI E of Three Locks RD
RouteCounty Highway C0206
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21208, -82.86499
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length993 ft (302.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2015)
Projected traffic554 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Higby RD over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higby RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Higby RD over Scioto River carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Higby RD over Scioto River?

The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Higby RD over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.