Perry County Bridge Report Card
Perry County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Perry County, Ohio
Perry County has 175 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.3% is at or below the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,315 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Perry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 175 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,315 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 | 2.3% | 4.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.3% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 178,286 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 | 2.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,315 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Perry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 345 over Buckeye Fk Of Johnathan | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,179 | 1993 |
| Tr 135 over Little Monday Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 96 | 1950 |
| Township RD 1180 over Stream Mcluney CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1900 |
| Scotch Hill Road over Shawnee Creek | Poor condition | Poor | 0 | 1900 |
| SR 13 & 37 over Shady Creek | High traffic | Fair | 8,849 | 1930 |
| SR 93 & 669 over Ohio Central Railroad | High traffic | Good | 7,501 | 1969 |
| SR 13 over Rush Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,700 | 2016 |
| SR 93 over Trib Of Moxahala Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,998 | 1969 |
| State Route 13 over Yagar Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,761 | 1995 |
| State Route 93 over Oxawoosie Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,645 | 1996 |
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.