US Bridges

TR 113 Riebel over Shade River

FairPosted for load

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.545 Mile E. of T61 · Structure no. 5332605

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 113 Riebel over Shade River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 113 Riebel over Shade River in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 113 Riebel
CrossesShade River
Location0.545 Mile E. of T61
RouteCounty Highway T0113
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.07861, -81.87611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 113 Riebel over Shade River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is TR 113 Riebel over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 113 Riebel over Shade River carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 113 Riebel over Shade River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 113 Riebel over Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.