TR 53 over Trib to Margaret Ck
FairAthens County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. East of CR17 Fish · Structure no. 0550140
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 53 over Trib to Margaret Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying TR 53 over Trib to Margaret Ck in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 53 over Trib to Margaret Ck built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is TR 53 over Trib to Margaret Ck 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 53 over Trib to Margaret Ck carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 53 over Trib to Margaret Ck?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 53 over Trib to Margaret Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.