US Bridges

TR 162 Cook over W. Br. Shade River

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.672 Mile E. of C39 · Structure no. 5331447

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 162 Cook over W. Br. Shade River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 162 Cook over W. Br. Shade River in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 162 Cook
CrossesW. Br. Shade River
Location0.672 Mile E. of C39
RouteCounty Highway T0162
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12244, -81.97162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2015)
Projected traffic136 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 162 Cook over W. Br. Shade River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 162 Cook over W. Br. Shade River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 162 Cook over W. Br. Shade River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 162 Cook over W. Br. Shade River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 162 Cook over W. Br. Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.