US Bridges

Township Road 1600 over Newell Run

FairPosted for load

Ashland County, Ohio · .40 M E of CR 1775 · Structure no. 0334081

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
424
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1600 over Newell Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road 1600 over Newell Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 424 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 1600
CrossesNewell Run
Location.40 M E of CR 1775
RouteCounty Highway T1600
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82829, -82.26617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2013)
Projected traffic589 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1600 over Newell Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Township Road 1600 over Newell Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 1600 over Newell Run carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1600 over Newell Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1600 over Newell Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.