Township Road 533 over East Fork
PoorPosted for loadNoble County, Ohio · .01 Mi. S. of Jct. SR.260 · Structure no. 6134017
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 533 over East Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road 533 over East Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 533 over East Fork built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Township Road 533 over East Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 533 over East Fork carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 533 over East Fork?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 533 over East Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.