US Bridges

TR 51 over South Fork Miami River

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 1.32 MI E of US 68 · Structure no. 4630001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 51 over South Fork Miami River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying TR 51 over South Fork Miami River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 51
CrossesSouth Fork Miami River
Location1.32 MI E of US 68
RouteCounty Highway T0051
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49666, -83.67526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2015)
Projected traffic276 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 51 over South Fork Miami River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 51 over South Fork Miami River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 51 over South Fork Miami River carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 51 over South Fork Miami River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 51 over South Fork Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.