US Bridges

SR 160 over Unknown Stream

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.7 MI S of JCT SR 324 · Structure no. 8201609

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
592
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Unknown Stream is a concrete frame carrying SR 160 over Unknown Stream in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 160
CrossesUnknown Stream
Location0.7 MI S of JCT SR 324
RouteState Highway 160
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16589, -82.42488
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2015)
Projected traffic822 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 160 over Unknown Stream built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160 over Unknown Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Unknown Stream carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Unknown Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Unknown Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.