US Bridges

TR 256 over Bokengehalas Creek

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of End T.R. 256 · Structure no. 4653521

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 256 over Bokengehalas Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 256 over Bokengehalas Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 years old, older 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2022. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 256
CrossesBokengehalas Creek
Location0.1 MI N of End T.R. 256
RouteCity Street M0197
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30774, -83.91977
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2002)
Projected traffic407 by 2022
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 256 over Bokengehalas Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is TR 256 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 256 over Bokengehalas Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 256 over Bokengehalas Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 256 over Bokengehalas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.