US Bridges

Sci TR 175 over Morrison Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · .3 MI N of TR 122 · Structure no. 7447124

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sci TR 175 over Morrison Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Sci TR 175 over Morrison Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSci TR 175
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location.3 MI N of TR 122
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14667, -83.03333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 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 Sci TR 175 over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sci TR 175 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sci TR 175 over Morrison Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sci TR 175 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sci TR 175 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.