US Bridges

Alpha 144 over Alpha / Cl Di 1852

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of Rome Grnwch · Structure no. 3948722

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
416
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alpha 144 over Alpha / Cl Di 1852 is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alpha 144 over Alpha / Cl Di 1852 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlpha 144
CrossesAlpha / Cl Di 1852
Location0.2 MI W of Rome Grnwch
RouteCounty Highway T0144
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04824, -82.51401
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2015)
Projected traffic577 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Alpha 144 over Alpha / Cl Di 1852 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Alpha 144 over Alpha / Cl Di 1852 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Alpha 144 over Alpha / Cl Di 1852 carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Alpha 144 over Alpha / Cl Di 1852?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Alpha 144 over Alpha / Cl Di 1852?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.