US Bridges

TR 144 over TR144 over I70

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 1.9 M W of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 4503309

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 144 over TR144 over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 144 over TR144 over I70 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,960 by 2035. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 144
CrossesTR144 over I70
Location1.9 M W of JCT SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94381, -82.57119
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic64,960 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 144 over TR144 over I70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 144 over TR144 over I70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 144 over TR144 over I70 carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 144 over TR144 over I70?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 144 over TR144 over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.