Pike County Bridge Report Card
Pike County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pike County, Ohio
Pike County has 243 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.3% is above the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,823 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pike County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 243 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,823 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 | 5.3% | 10.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 498,947 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 | 5.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,823 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pike County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co RD 46 over Prussia Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 764 | 1962 |
| Co.rd. 9 over Sunfish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1955 |
| Co RD 82 over Big Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 586 | 1969 |
| Prussia Rd. over Moores Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1945 |
| Co RD 54 over Meadow Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 385 | 1981 |
| County Road 3 over Right Fork Morgan Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 301 | 1991 |
| County Rd. 76 over Trib Big Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 251 | 1937 |
| Twp. Rd. 311 over Tributary Left Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 209 | 1975 |
| Co RD No 69 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1970 |
| Twp RD 428 over Left Fork Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1980 |
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.