US Bridges

Swi. Twp. 84 over Cats Run

Poor

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.01 Mi. N of TR199 · Structure no. 5634490

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swi. Twp. 84 over Cats Run is a concrete continuous frame carrying Swi. Twp. 84 over Cats Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSwi. Twp. 84
CrossesCats Run
Location0.01 Mi. N of TR199
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85227, -80.89377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2008)
Projected traffic28 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Swi. Twp. 84 over Cats Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swi. Twp. 84 over Cats Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Swi. Twp. 84 over Cats Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Swi. Twp. 84 over Cats Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Swi. Twp. 84 over Cats Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.