US Bridges

TR 196 over Marietta Run

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · 1 MI North of SR 329 · Structure no. 0541532

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 196 over Marietta Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 196 over Marietta Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 196
CrossesMarietta Run
Location1 MI North of SR 329
RouteCounty Highway T0196
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3996, -81.8685
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$67,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 196 over Marietta Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 196 over Marietta 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 TR 196 over Marietta Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is TR 196 over Marietta Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns TR 196 over Marietta Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.