US Bridges

Ven TR 195 over Brokenknife Creek Ve

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · .28 MI S of TR 46 · Structure no. 7451857

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ven TR 195 over Brokenknife Creek Ve is a steel truss - thru carrying Ven TR 195 over Brokenknife Creek Ve in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVen TR 195
CrossesBrokenknife Creek Ve
Location.28 MI S of TR 46
RouteCounty Highway T0195
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0158, -82.83381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ven TR 195 over Brokenknife Creek Ve built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ven TR 195 over Brokenknife Creek Ve 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ven TR 195 over Brokenknife Creek Ve carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ven TR 195 over Brokenknife Creek Ve?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ven TR 195 over Brokenknife Creek Ve?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.