US Bridges

County Road 248 over W Br L Hocking * Marshal

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 2.12 MI E of JCT CO RD 26 · Structure no. 8431531

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 248 over W Br L Hocking * Marshal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 248 over W Br L Hocking * Marshal in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 56 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 248
CrossesW Br L Hocking * Marshal
Location2.12 MI E of JCT CO RD 26
RouteCounty Highway C0248
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2896, -81.74607
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic333 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Road 248 over W Br L Hocking * Marshal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is County Road 248 over W Br L Hocking * Marshal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 248 over W Br L Hocking * Marshal carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 248 over W Br L Hocking * Marshal?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 248 over W Br L Hocking * Marshal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.