US Bridges

TR 605 over Stream

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · Just N of US 36 · Structure no. 4237501

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 605 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 605 over Stream in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 605
CrossesStream
LocationJust N of US 36
RouteCounty Highway T0605
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40136, -82.27622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 TR 605 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 605 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 605 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 605 over Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns TR 605 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.