US Bridges

TR 302 over Schwab Run

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · .5 MI N of Jct. TR263 · Structure no. 6134568

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 302 over Schwab Run is a steel culvert carrying TR 302 over Schwab Run in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 302
CrossesSchwab Run
Location.5 MI N of Jct. TR263
RouteCounty Highway T0302
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71906, -81.36411
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 TR 302 over Schwab Run built?

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

What condition is TR 302 over Schwab 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 302 over Schwab Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 302 over Schwab Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns TR 302 over Schwab Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.