US Bridges

SR 253 over N&w RR & TR 515

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · .19 MI W of US 52 · Structure no. 7304749

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 253 over N&w RR & TR 515 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 253 over N&w RR & TR 515 in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 9,242 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 253
CrossesN&w RR & TR 515
Location.19 MI W of US 52
RouteState Highway 253
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.64752, -82.85194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,242 (2023)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 253 over N&w RR & TR 515 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 253 over N&w RR & TR 515 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 253 over N&w RR & TR 515 carry?

About 9,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 253 over N&w RR & TR 515?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 253 over N&w RR & TR 515?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.