US Bridges

TR 55 over TR55 over I70

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 3.2 M W of JCT SR 285 &40 · Structure no. 3001628

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 55 over TR55 over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 55 over TR55 over I70 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,631 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 55
CrossesTR55 over I70
Location3.2 M W of JCT SR 285 &40
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00468, -81.49423
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic42,631 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 55 over TR55 over I70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 55 over TR55 over I70 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 55 over TR55 over I70 carry?

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

How long is TR 55 over TR55 over I70?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 55 over TR55 over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.