US Bridges

Charleston Pike over Branch of Scioto River

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .90 MI SE of Blacksmith H · Structure no. 7146035

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charleston Pike over Branch of Scioto River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Charleston Pike over Branch of Scioto River in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,097 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCharleston Pike
CrossesBranch of Scioto River
Location.90 MI SE of Blacksmith H
RouteCounty Highway C0222
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32825, -82.92468
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,231 (2015)
Projected traffic3,097 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Charleston Pike over Branch of Scioto River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charleston Pike over Branch of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Charleston Pike over Branch of Scioto River carry?

About 2,231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Charleston Pike over Branch of Scioto River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Charleston Pike over Branch of Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.