US Bridges

Township Road 145 over Bald Eagle Run

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · Int. TR-145 and CR-42 · Structure no. 5838371

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 145 over Bald Eagle Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 145 over Bald Eagle Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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 145
CrossesBald Eagle Run
LocationInt. TR-145 and CR-42
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57667, -81.81167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 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 145 over Bald Eagle Run built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Township Road 145 over Bald Eagle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Township Road 145 over Bald Eagle Run carry?

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

How long is Township Road 145 over Bald Eagle Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 145 over Bald Eagle Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.