US Bridges

TR 106 over East Br Shade River

PoorPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · Just South of CR 42 · Structure no. 0548804

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 106 over East Br Shade River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 106 over East Br Shade River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTR 106
CrossesEast Br Shade River
LocationJust South of CR 42
RouteCounty Highway T0106
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25244, -81.93078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 TR 106 over East Br Shade River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 106 over East Br Shade River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 106 over East Br Shade River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is TR 106 over East Br Shade River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns TR 106 over East Br Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.