US Bridges

Har Twp RD 157 over Gorge RD T157

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · 200 Ft West of ST Rt 39 · Structure no. 1031309

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Har Twp RD 157 over Gorge RD T157 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Har Twp RD 157 over Gorge RD T157 in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHar Twp RD 157
CrossesGorge RD T157
Location200 Ft West of ST Rt 39
RouteCounty Highway T0157
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56319, -81.15431
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Har Twp RD 157 over Gorge RD T157 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Har Twp RD 157 over Gorge RD T157 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 Har Twp RD 157 over Gorge RD T157 carry?

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

How long is Har Twp RD 157 over Gorge RD T157?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Har Twp RD 157 over Gorge RD T157?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.