US Bridges

SR 348 over Scioto River Overflow

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 0.62 MI E of JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 7305826

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
529 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
8,739
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over Scioto River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 348 over Scioto River Overflow 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 8,739 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,130 by 2035. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 348
CrossesScioto River Overflow
Location0.62 MI E of JCT SR 104
RouteState Highway 348
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88312, -83.00871
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 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 Overflow built?

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

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

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

How long is SR 348 over Scioto River Overflow?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over Scioto River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.