US Bridges

Nar Twp 147A over Pleasant Val Run Cem 20

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Ohio · 300 Ft West of Cco 15 · Structure no. 1031244

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nar Twp 147A over Pleasant Val Run Cem 20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nar Twp 147A over Pleasant Val Run Cem 20 in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 125 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNar Twp 147A
CrossesPleasant Val Run Cem 20
Location300 Ft West of Cco 15
RouteCounty Highway T147A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57644, -81.15118
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nar Twp 147A over Pleasant Val Run Cem 20 built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Nar Twp 147A over Pleasant Val Run Cem 20 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nar Twp 147A over Pleasant Val Run Cem 20 carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nar Twp 147A over Pleasant Val Run Cem 20?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nar Twp 147A over Pleasant Val Run Cem 20?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.