Townline 198 over Townline 198 / Slate Run
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of Pontiac S L · Structure no. 3936244
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townline 198 over Townline 198 / Slate Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Townline 198 over Townline 198 / Slate Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townline 198 over Townline 198 / Slate Run built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Townline 198 over Townline 198 / Slate Run 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Townline 198 over Townline 198 / Slate Run carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Townline 198 over Townline 198 / Slate Run?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Townline 198 over Townline 198 / Slate Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.