US Bridges

Township Road 342 over Dyes Fork

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · Int. CR-11 and TR-672 · Structure no. 5835445

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 342 over Dyes Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road 342 over Dyes Fork in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 342
CrossesDyes Fork
LocationInt. CR-11 and TR-672
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.63, -81.72
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
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 342 over Dyes Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Township Road 342 over Dyes Fork 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 342 over Dyes Fork carry?

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

How long is Township Road 342 over Dyes Fork?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 342 over Dyes Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.