US Bridges

TR133 over Shaw Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morrow County, Ohio · .20 Miles E.Of INT.CR28 · Structure no. 5930723

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR133 over Shaw Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying TR133 over Shaw Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR133
CrossesShaw Creek
Location.20 Miles E.Of INT.CR28
RouteCounty Highway T0133
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56833, -82.915
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2015)
Projected traffic81 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR133 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is TR133 over Shaw Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR133 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR133 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR133 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.