US Bridges

State Route 335 over Swauger Valley Run

Poor

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.28 MI N of US Rt 52 · Structure no. 7304781

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,889
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 335 over Swauger Valley Run is a steel culvert carrying State Route 335 over Swauger Valley Run in Scioto 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,889 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,260 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 335
CrossesSwauger Valley Run
Location1.28 MI N of US Rt 52
RouteState Highway 335
StateOhio
Coordinates38.77106, -82.87894
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,889 (2022)
Projected traffic10,260 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 335 over Swauger Valley Run built?

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

What condition is State Route 335 over Swauger Valley Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 335 over Swauger Valley Run carry?

About 5,889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 335 over Swauger Valley Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns State Route 335 over Swauger Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.