US Bridges

SR 348 over Scioto River

Poor

Scioto County, Ohio · 0.09MI E of JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 7305796

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,739
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 348 over Scioto River in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 8,739 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,130 by 2035. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 348
CrossesScioto River
Location0.09MI E of JCT SR 104
RouteState Highway 348
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88126, -83.01823
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,739 (2015)
Projected traffic12,130 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 SR 348 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 348 over Scioto River 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 SR 348 over Scioto River carry?

About 8,739 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 348 over Scioto River?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.