US Bridges

T0080 over Mid Brch Shade River

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N of CR44 · Structure no. 0549533

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T0080 over Mid Brch Shade River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T0080 over Mid Brch Shade River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT0080
CrossesMid Brch Shade River
Location0.1 Mi. N of CR44
RouteCounty Highway T0080
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22308, -82.01066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T0080 over Mid Brch Shade River built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is T0080 over Mid Brch Shade River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T0080 over Mid Brch Shade River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T0080 over Mid Brch Shade River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T0080 over Mid Brch Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.