US Bridges

TR 65 over Tri to Shade River

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.75 Mi. S of CR16 · Structure no. 0550167

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 65 over Tri to Shade River is a concrete slab carrying TR 65 over Tri to Shade River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 65
CrossesTri to Shade River
Location0.75 Mi. S of CR16
RouteCounty Highway T0065
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23591, -82.0807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 65 over Tri to Shade River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 65 over Tri to 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 TR 65 over Tri to Shade River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 65 over Tri to Shade River?

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 65 over Tri to Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.