US Bridges

Blo TR 181 over Silver Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .13 MI S of TR 44 · Structure no. 7433204

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blo TR 181 over Silver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Blo TR 181 over Silver Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlo TR 181
CrossesSilver Creek
Location.13 MI S of TR 44
RouteCounty Highway T0181
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00667, -82.99667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2015)
Projected traffic89 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Blo TR 181 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blo TR 181 over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Blo TR 181 over Silver Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blo TR 181 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blo TR 181 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.