US Bridges

TR 359 Sorden over Shade River

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.240 Mile N. of T67 · Structure no. 5332842

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 359 Sorden over Shade River is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 359 Sorden over Shade River in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 359 Sorden
CrossesShade River
Location0.240 Mile N. of T67
RouteCounty Highway T0359
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06706, -81.90109
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 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 359 Sorden over Shade River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is TR 359 Sorden 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 359 Sorden over Shade River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 359 Sorden over Shade River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 359 Sorden over Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.