US Bridges

TR 181 over Frost Run

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.5 MI North of CR 59 · Structure no. 0548340

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 181 over Frost Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 181 over Frost Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 181
CrossesFrost Run
Location0.5 MI North of CR 59
RouteCounty Highway T0181
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26745, -81.7906
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 181 over Frost Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is TR 181 over Frost 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 181 over Frost Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is TR 181 over Frost Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 181 over Frost Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.