US Bridges

SR 541 over Tomaky Branch

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 2.8 M E of JCT U 62 · Structure no. 4203216

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,435
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Tomaky Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 541 over Tomaky Branch in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 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 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 541
CrossesTomaky Branch
Location2.8 M E of JCT U 62
RouteState Highway 541
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28067, -82.30606
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2015)
Projected traffic1,992 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 541 over Tomaky Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 541 over Tomaky Branch 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 SR 541 over Tomaky Branch carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Tomaky Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Tomaky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.