US Bridges

SR 31 over Over Bokes Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · Over Bokes Creek · Structure no. 8000506

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,396
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 31 over Over Bokes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 31 over Over Bokes Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,396 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,490 by 2038. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 31
CrossesOver Bokes Creek
LocationOver Bokes Creek
RouteState Highway 31
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37507, -83.40473
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,396 (2018)
Projected traffic7,490 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 31 over Over Bokes Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 31 over Over Bokes 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 31 over Over Bokes Creek carry?

About 5,396 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 31 over Over Bokes Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 31 over Over Bokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.