US Bridges

Township Road 593 over Katotawa Creek

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .60 M N of US 250 · Structure no. 0333751

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 593 over Katotawa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 593 over Katotawa Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2033. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 593
CrossesKatotawa Creek
Location.60 M N of US 250
RouteCounty Highway T0593
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86602, -82.24037
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2013)
Projected traffic273 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Township Road 593 over Katotawa Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 593 over Katotawa Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 593 over Katotawa Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 593 over Katotawa Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 593 over Katotawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.