US Bridges

Twp RD 203 over Cat Run

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 1.29 MI N. of Jct. CR 25 · Structure no. 5634458

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 203 over Cat Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp RD 203 over Cat Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 125 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 203
CrossesCat Run
Location1.29 MI N. of Jct. CR 25
RouteCounty Highway T0203
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85019, -80.8847
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2015)
Projected traffic135 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 203 over Cat Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Twp RD 203 over Cat Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 203 over Cat Run carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 203 over Cat Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 203 over Cat Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.