US Bridges

TR 103 over Crabapple Creek

FairPosted for load

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.49 MI E of JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 0733202

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 103 over Crabapple Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying TR 103 over Crabapple Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 129 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 103
CrossesCrabapple Creek
Location0.49 MI E of JCT SR 145
RouteCounty Highway T0103
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89801, -80.97551
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 103 over Crabapple Creek built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is TR 103 over Crabapple Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 103 over Crabapple Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 103 over Crabapple Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 103 over Crabapple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.