US Bridges

Township Rd. 134-A over Chocolate Run

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.45 Mi. W. of C.H. 83 · Structure no. 7841590

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Rd. 134-A over Chocolate Run is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Township Rd. 134-A over Chocolate Run in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,151 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Rd. 134-A
CrossesChocolate Run
Location0.45 Mi. W. of C.H. 83
RouteCounty Highway T134A
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25291, -80.88296
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2015)
Projected traffic2,151 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Township Rd. 134-A over Chocolate Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Rd. 134-A over Chocolate 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Township Rd. 134-A over Chocolate Run carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Rd. 134-A over Chocolate Run?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Rd. 134-A over Chocolate Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.