US Bridges

Township Road 65 over Norfolk & Western RR

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.5 MI North Int SR151 · Structure no. 3431991

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 65 over Norfolk & Western RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 65 over Norfolk & Western RR in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 67% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 65
CrossesNorfolk & Western RR
Location0.5 MI North Int SR151
RouteCounty Highway T0065
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30833, -80.875
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic42 by 2035
Trucks67%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 65 over Norfolk & Western RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 65 over Norfolk & Western RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 65 over Norfolk & Western RR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 67% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 65 over Norfolk & Western RR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 65 over Norfolk & Western RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.