US Bridges

SR 4 over Bokes CR

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.95 Mi. N. of SR347 · Structure no. 8000271

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,733
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Bokes CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Bokes CR in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 70 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 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 6,733 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,345 by 2035. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesBokes CR
Location0.95 Mi. N. of SR347
RouteState Highway 4
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34812, -83.30403
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,733 (2015)
Projected traffic9,345 by 2035
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over Bokes CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 4 over Bokes CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Bokes CR carry?

About 6,733 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Bokes CR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Bokes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.