TR 315 over West Brch Sunday Creek
PoorPosted for loadAthens County, Ohio · JCT CR 31 · Structure no. 0540919
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 315 over West Brch Sunday Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying TR 315 over West Brch Sunday Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 315 over West Brch Sunday Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 315 over West Brch Sunday 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 315 over West Brch Sunday Creek carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 315 over West Brch Sunday Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns TR 315 over West Brch Sunday Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.