US Bridges

TR 174 over Mad River

Good

Logan County, Ohio · .44 M E of 5 · Structure no. 4646339

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 174 over Mad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 174 over Mad River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 454 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 174
CrossesMad River
Location.44 M E of 5
RouteCounty Highway 174
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25667, -83.74667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2015)
Projected traffic630 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 174 over Mad River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 174 over Mad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 174 over Mad River carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 174 over Mad River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 174 over Mad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.