Baker RD TR31 over West Brch Margaret Creek
FairAthens County, Ohio · .02 MI W of Ervin RD T31A · Structure no. 0531901
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 283
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker RD TR31 over West Brch Margaret Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baker RD TR31 over West Brch Margaret Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker RD TR31 over West Brch Margaret Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Baker RD TR31 over West Brch Margaret 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Baker RD TR31 over West Brch Margaret Creek carry?
About 283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Baker RD TR31 over West Brch Margaret Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Baker RD TR31 over West Brch Margaret Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.