US Bridges

Glades Road over Glades RD (rocky Fork Ck

FairPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 03.62 Mi. E of TR230 · Structure no. 7334168

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glades Road over Glades RD (rocky Fork Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying Glades Road over Glades RD (rocky Fork Ck in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 128 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlades Road
CrossesGlades RD (rocky Fork Ck
Location03.62 Mi. E of TR230
RouteCounty Highway TR222
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85774, -82.79635
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2015)
Projected traffic532 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glades Road over Glades RD (rocky Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Glades Road over Glades RD (rocky Fork Ck 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 Glades Road over Glades RD (rocky Fork Ck carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glades Road over Glades RD (rocky Fork Ck?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Glades Road over Glades RD (rocky Fork Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.