US Bridges

Monroe Road over Monroe Road (pine Creek)

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 01.15 Mi. N of TR341 · Structure no. 7334702

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Road over Monroe Road (pine Creek) is a steel truss - thru carrying Monroe Road over Monroe Road (pine Creek) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMonroe Road
CrossesMonroe Road (pine Creek)
Location01.15 Mi. N of TR341
RouteCounty Highway TR310
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.70837, -82.71877
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Road over Monroe Road (pine Creek) built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Road over Monroe Road (pine Creek) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Road over Monroe Road (pine Creek) carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Road over Monroe Road (pine Creek)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Road over Monroe Road (pine Creek)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.