US Bridges

Township Road 21 over Br over Paw Paw Run

Good

Marion County, Ohio · .1 MI E of JCT TR 24 · Structure no. 5130247

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 21 over Br over Paw Paw Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 21 over Br over Paw Paw Run in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 21
CrossesBr over Paw Paw Run
Location.1 MI E of JCT TR 24
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67333, -83.38667
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$257 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 21 over Br over Paw Paw Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Township Road 21 over Br over Paw Paw Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 21 over Br over Paw Paw Run carry?

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

How long is Township Road 21 over Br over Paw Paw Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 21 over Br over Paw Paw Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.