US Bridges

Township Road 269 over Island Run

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · Int. of TR-193 and TR-269 · Structure no. 5832284

Built
1867
158 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 269 over Island Run is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Township Road 269 over Island Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1867 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 158 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 269
CrossesIsland Run
LocationInt. of TR-193 and TR-269
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71967, -81.94204
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 269 over Island Run built?

It was built in 1867, making it 158 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Township Road 269 over Island 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 269 over Island Run carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 269 over Island Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 269 over Island Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.