US Bridges

TR 43 over Bokengehalas Creek

GoodPosted for load

Logan County, Ohio · 0.82 M E of CR 24 · Structure no. 4633814

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 43 over Bokengehalas Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 43 over Bokengehalas Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 43
CrossesBokengehalas Creek
Location0.82 M E of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway T0043
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32592, -83.9053
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2015)
Projected traffic434 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 43 over Bokengehalas Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 43 over Bokengehalas Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 43 over Bokengehalas Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 43 over Bokengehalas Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 43 over Bokengehalas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.