US Bridges

Township Road 66 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed. CR

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.15 Mile West of Int T65 · Structure no. 5832683

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 66 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed. CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 66 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed. CR in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 102 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 66
CrossesTrib Sharps Fork Fed. CR
Location0.15 Mile West of Int T65
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51333, -81.96667
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 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 66 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed. CR built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Township Road 66 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed. CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 66 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed. CR carry?

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

How long is Township Road 66 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed. CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 66 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed. CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.