US Bridges

Wheelers Mill Road over Wheelers Mill RD (lsr)

GoodPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 0.05 Mi. E of SR 335 · Structure no. 7337620

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheelers Mill Road over Wheelers Mill RD (lsr) is a steel truss - thru carrying Wheelers Mill Road over Wheelers Mill RD (lsr) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWheelers Mill Road
CrossesWheelers Mill RD (lsr)
Location0.05 Mi. E of SR 335
RouteCounty Highway TR238
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.82584, -82.84902
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2015)
Projected traffic297 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheelers Mill Road over Wheelers Mill RD (lsr) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheelers Mill Road over Wheelers Mill RD (lsr) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wheelers Mill Road over Wheelers Mill RD (lsr) carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wheelers Mill Road over Wheelers Mill RD (lsr)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wheelers Mill Road over Wheelers Mill RD (lsr)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.