US Bridges

County Road 4 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile West of Twp Line · Structure no. 5837030

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesTrib West Branch Wolf CR
Location0.1 Mile West of Twp Line
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5526, -81.927
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2015)
Projected traffic235 by 2035
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 County Road 4 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Trib West Branch Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.