US Bridges

Lyons Road over Lyons Road (higgins Run)

GoodPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 00.50 Mi. E of SR335 · Structure no. 7334184

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Road over Lyons Road (higgins Run) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Road over Lyons Road (higgins Run) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Road
CrossesLyons Road (higgins Run)
Location00.50 Mi. E of SR335
RouteCounty Highway TR224
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.87766, -82.85825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2015)
Projected traffic258 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons Road over Lyons Road (higgins Run) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Road over Lyons Road (higgins Run) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lyons Road over Lyons Road (higgins Run) carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Road over Lyons Road (higgins Run)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Road over Lyons Road (higgins Run)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.