US Bridges

CR156 over Closed

PoorClosed to traffic

Morrow County, Ohio · .4 MI.N.INT.SR746 & CR156 · Structure no. 5930111

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR156 over Closed is a concrete tee beam carrying CR156 over Closed in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2012. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR156
CrossesClosed
Location.4 MI.N.INT.SR746 & CR156
RouteCounty Highway 156
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46, -82.95167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic833 by 2012
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR156 over Closed built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR156 over Closed in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR156 over Closed carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR156 over Closed?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR156 over Closed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.