US Bridges

Township Road 657 over Tributary Crabapple Cree

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.15 Mi. South of TR 357 · Structure no. 3842657

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 657 over Tributary Crabapple Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 657 over Tributary Crabapple Cree in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 105 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship Road 657
CrossesTributary Crabapple Cree
Location0.15 Mi. South of TR 357
RouteCounty Highway T0657
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66612, -81.72935
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 657 over Tributary Crabapple Cree built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Township Road 657 over Tributary Crabapple Cree 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 657 over Tributary Crabapple Cree carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 657 over Tributary Crabapple Cree?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 657 over Tributary Crabapple Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.