Athens County Bridge Report Card
Athens County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Athens County, Ohio
Athens County has 305 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.2% is above the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,465 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Athens County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 305 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,465 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.2% | 10.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 733,915 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,465 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Athens County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cr13 over Billy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 477 | 1961 |
| Valley Street over W Branch Sunday Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1900 |
| Tr 315 over West Brch Sunday Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 365 | 1975 |
| Tr 133 over Trib To Hocking River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 324 | 1950 |
| T1259 over Sunday Crk (congress Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 324 | 1951 |
| Can Twp RD 223 over Buckley Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 324 | 1992 |
| County RD 25 over Long Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 242 | 1968 |
| Blackwood RD over Blkwd Cvd Brg Pratt Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 209 | 1879 |
| T267 over Hewett Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 209 | 1952 |
| Madison Street over W.bch Sunday Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1954 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.