US Bridges

Township Road 585 over Quaker Springs Run

FairPosted for load

Ashland County, Ohio · .16 M S of SR 179 · Structure no. 0336076

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 585 over Quaker Springs Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 585 over Quaker Springs Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, 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 6 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 585
CrossesQuaker Springs Run
Location.16 M S of SR 179
RouteCounty Highway T0585
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76583, -82.23533
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2013)
Projected traffic129 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 585 over Quaker Springs Run built?

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

What condition is Township Road 585 over Quaker Springs 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 585 over Quaker Springs Run carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 585 over Quaker Springs Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 585 over Quaker Springs Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.