US Bridges

Township RD 1133 over Branch of Lang Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ashland County, Ohio · .05 Mi. NW of Tr. 1136 · Structure no. 0361054

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD 1133 over Branch of Lang Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 1133 over Branch of Lang Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship RD 1133
CrossesBranch of Lang Creek
Location.05 Mi. NW of Tr. 1136
RouteCounty Highway T1133
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8975, -82.34364
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 RD 1133 over Branch of Lang Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township RD 1133 over Branch of Lang Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Township RD 1133 over Branch of Lang Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township RD 1133 over Branch of Lang Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD 1133 over Branch of Lang Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.