US Bridges

T61 Township Line over ST Marys River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.58 MI N of US33 · Structure no. 5438101

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T61 Township Line over ST Marys River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T61 Township Line over ST Marys River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT61 Township Line
CrossesST Marys River
Location0.58 MI N of US33
RouteCounty Highway T0061
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71759, -84.68924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2015)
Projected traffic198 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 T61 Township Line over ST Marys River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T61 Township Line over ST Marys River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T61 Township Line over ST Marys River carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T61 Township Line over ST Marys River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T61 Township Line over ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.