US Bridges

Twp RD 919 over Narrows Run

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.01 MI W. of JCT CR 89 · Structure no. 5635403

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 919 over Narrows Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 919 over Narrows Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwp RD 919
CrossesNarrows Run
Location0.01 MI W. of JCT CR 89
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61803, -80.94064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2015)
Projected traffic6 by 2035
Trucks25%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 919 over Narrows Run built?

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

What condition is Twp RD 919 over Narrows 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 919 over Narrows Run carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 919 over Narrows Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 919 over Narrows Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.