US Bridges

Township Road 245 over Paw Paw Run

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .3MI.S.OF Jct. of Twp 120 · Structure no. 3343014

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 245 over Paw Paw Run is a concrete slab carrying Township Road 245 over Paw Paw Run in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 245
CrossesPaw Paw Run
Location.3MI.S.OF Jct. of Twp 120
RouteCounty Highway T0245
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65414, -83.43918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Township Road 245 over Paw Paw Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 245 over Paw Paw Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 245 over Paw Paw Run carry?

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

How long is Township Road 245 over Paw Paw Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 245 over Paw Paw Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.