US Bridges

Kellenberger Rd. over Scioto River

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 1.19 Mi. E of SR-104 · Structure no. 7150555

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
836 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kellenberger Rd. over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kellenberger Rd. over Scioto River in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,745 by 2035. The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKellenberger Rd.
CrossesScioto River
Location1.19 Mi. E of SR-104
RouteCounty Highway C0278
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47348, -82.99662
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length836 ft (254.8 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 traffic1,257 (2015)
Projected traffic1,745 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Kellenberger Rd. over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kellenberger 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kellenberger Rd. over Scioto River carry?

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kellenberger Rd. over Scioto River?

The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kellenberger Rd. over Scioto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.