US Bridges

TR 112 Scout Camp over Shade River

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.089 Mile W. of T59 · Structure no. 5332893

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 112 Scout Camp over Shade River is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 112 Scout Camp over Shade River in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 112 Scout Camp
CrossesShade River
Location0.089 Mile W. of T59
RouteCounty Highway T0112
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06341, -81.88194
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 112 Scout Camp over Shade River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 112 Scout Camp 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 112 Scout Camp over Shade River carry?

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

How long is TR 112 Scout Camp over Shade River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 112 Scout Camp over Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.