US Bridges

Howard Furnace RD over Howard Furnce (howard Ru

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.42 MI E of CR2 · Structure no. 7336241

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Furnace RD over Howard Furnce (howard Ru is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howard Furnace RD over Howard Furnce (howard Ru in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Furnace RD
CrossesHoward Furnce (howard Ru
Location1.42 MI E of CR2
RouteCounty Highway TR307
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73849, -82.7115
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2015)
Projected traffic32 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Howard Furnace RD over Howard Furnce (howard Ru built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Furnace RD over Howard Furnce (howard Ru 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Howard Furnace RD over Howard Furnce (howard Ru carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Howard Furnace RD over Howard Furnce (howard Ru?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Furnace RD over Howard Furnce (howard Ru?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.