US Bridges

TR 443 over Frazier Run

FairPosted for load

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.02 MI N of Brookside Cl · Structure no. 0732044

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 443 over Frazier Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 443 over Frazier Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 82 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesTR 443
CrossesFrazier Run
Location0.02 MI N of Brookside Cl
RouteCounty Highway 443
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07421, -80.75937
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2015)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 443 over Frazier Run built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is TR 443 over Frazier Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 443 over Frazier Run carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 443 over Frazier Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 443 over Frazier Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.