US Bridges

State Route 348 over N Fork Scioto Brush Crk

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · .22 MI W of SR 73 · Structure no. 7305435

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,051
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 348 over N Fork Scioto Brush Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 348 over N Fork Scioto Brush Crk in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,459 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 348
CrossesN Fork Scioto Brush Crk
Location.22 MI W of SR 73
RouteState Highway 348
StateOhio
Coordinates38.86189, -83.19013
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2015)
Projected traffic1,459 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 348 over N Fork Scioto Brush Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is State Route 348 over N Fork Scioto Brush Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 348 over N Fork Scioto Brush Crk carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 348 over N Fork Scioto Brush Crk?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 348 over N Fork Scioto Brush Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.