US Bridges

TR 304 over Trough Run

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 2.27 MI W of JCT Ch 4 · Structure no. 0730002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 304 over Trough Run is a concrete frame carrying TR 304 over Trough Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTR 304
CrossesTrough Run
Location2.27 MI W of JCT Ch 4
RouteCounty Highway T0304
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00629, -80.8141
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 304 over Trough Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 304 over Trough Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 304 over Trough Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 304 over Trough Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 304 over Trough Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.