US Bridges

TR122 over Closed

PoorClosed to traffic

Morrow County, Ohio · .6 Mi. E INT.CR20 & TR122 · Structure no. 5931134

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR122 over Closed is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying TR122 over Closed in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2027. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR122
CrossesClosed
Location.6 Mi. E INT.CR20 & TR122
RouteCounty Highway T0122
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50097, -82.736
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
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.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2007)
Projected traffic347 by 2027
Trucks5%
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 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 TR122 over Closed built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is TR122 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 TR122 over Closed carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR122 over Closed?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns TR122 over Closed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.