US Bridges

Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Springs (ls Rive

FairPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 01.96 Mi. S of SR139 · Structure no. 7334133

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Springs (ls Rive is a steel truss - thru carrying Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Springs (ls Rive in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSulphur Springs RD
CrossesSulphur Springs (ls Rive
Location01.96 Mi. S of SR139
RouteCounty Highway TR217
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.90498, -82.7796
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2015)
Projected traffic81 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Springs (ls Rive built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Springs (ls Rive 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Springs (ls Rive carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Springs (ls Rive?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Springs (ls Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.