US Bridges

Township Road 3 over Trib Hyde Fork

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 400 Ft S of S.R. 329 · Structure no. 5832438

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 3 over Trib Hyde Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 3 over Trib Hyde Fork in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 82 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTownship Road 3
CrossesTrib Hyde Fork
Location400 Ft S of S.R. 329
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47167, -82.02833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Township Road 3 over Trib Hyde Fork built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Township Road 3 over Trib Hyde Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 3 over Trib Hyde Fork carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 3 over Trib Hyde Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 3 over Trib Hyde Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.