US Bridges

Gallia Street over Little Scioto River

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 0.10 MI E of SR 335 · Structure no. 7360037

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallia Street over Little Scioto River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gallia Street over Little Scioto River in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 99 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 5 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 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,623 by 2038. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGallia Street
CrossesLittle Scioto River
Location0.10 MI E of SR 335
RouteCity Street 402
StateOhio
Coordinates38.75647, -82.88376
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2018)
Projected traffic4,623 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallia Street over Little Scioto River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Gallia Street over Little Scioto River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Gallia Street over Little Scioto River carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gallia Street over Little Scioto River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gallia Street over Little Scioto River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.