Township Road 252 over Evans Creek
PoorPosted for loadCoshocton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile E JCT SR751 · Structure no. 1631829
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 252 over Evans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 252 over Evans Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 53 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 252 over Evans Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Township Road 252 over Evans Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 252 over Evans Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 252 over Evans Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 252 over Evans Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.