US Bridges

TR 294 Bitler RD over Bokes Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.29MI N of SR47 · Structure no. 8036830

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 294 Bitler RD over Bokes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 294 Bitler RD over Bokes Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 294 Bitler RD
CrossesBokes Creek
Location0.29MI N of SR47
RouteCounty Highway T0294
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40778, -83.42756
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 TR 294 Bitler RD over Bokes Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 294 Bitler RD over Bokes 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 294 Bitler RD over Bokes Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 294 Bitler RD over Bokes Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 294 Bitler RD over Bokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.