US Bridges

Cli TR 194 over Morrison Creek

FairPosted for load

Seneca County, Ohio · .83 MI N of SR 18 · Structure no. 7434693

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cli TR 194 over Morrison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cli TR 194 over Morrison Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 107 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCli TR 194
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location.83 MI N of SR 18
RouteCounty Highway T0194
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13311, -83.1342
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Cli TR 194 over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Cli TR 194 over Morrison Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Cli TR 194 over Morrison Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cli TR 194 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cli TR 194 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.