US Bridges

Charleston Pike over Scioto River

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .05 Mi. W of Narrows RD · Structure no. 7148453

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,301 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,811
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charleston Pike over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charleston Pike over Scioto River in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 4,811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,678 by 2035. The structure is 1,301 ft (396.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCharleston Pike
CrossesScioto River
Location.05 Mi. W of Narrows RD
RouteCounty Highway C0238
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33849, -82.9439
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,301 ft (396.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,811 (2015)
Projected traffic6,678 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Scioto River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Charleston Pike over Scioto River 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 Charleston Pike over Scioto River carry?

About 4,811 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charleston Pike over Scioto River?

The structure is 1,301 ft (396.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Charleston Pike over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.