Township Road 135 over Silver Creek
PoorHardin County, Ohio · .3 Mi.S.Of Jct.Of S.R. 67 · Structure no. 3347028
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 135 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 135 over Silver Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 91 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 4 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.
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 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 135 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Township Road 135 over Silver 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 135 over Silver Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 135 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 135 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.