US Bridges

TR 304 over Trough Run

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 3.51 MI E of JCT Ch 4 · Structure no. 0732338

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 304 over Trough Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying TR 304 over Trough Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 304
CrossesTrough Run
Location3.51 MI E of JCT Ch 4
RouteCounty Highway T0304
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01022, -80.77742
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 304 over Trough 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 304 over Trough Run carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 304 over Trough Run?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns TR 304 over Trough Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.