US Bridges

T141 over Tiger Run

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · 0.9 Mi. S of Usr 50 · Structure no. 0545414

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T141 over Tiger Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T141 over Tiger Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 63 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT141
CrossesTiger Run
Location0.9 Mi. S of Usr 50
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28756, -81.91281
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T141 over Tiger Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is T141 over Tiger 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 T141 over Tiger Run carry?

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

How long is T141 over Tiger Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T141 over Tiger Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.