US Bridges

TR 691 over Jims Run

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.09 MI N of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 5635357

Built
1840
185 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 691 over Jims Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying TR 691 over Jims Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1840, so it is 185 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 691
CrossesJims Run
Location0.09 MI N of JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 556
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5536, -81.0285
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 691 over Jims Run built?

It was built in 1840, making it 185 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 691 over Jims 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 691 over Jims Run carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 691 over Jims Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns TR 691 over Jims Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.