US Bridges

SR 160 over Tripp Run

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile E of SR 349 · Structure no. 8201749

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,186
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Tripp Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 160 over Tripp Run in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 96 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 160
CrossesTripp Run
Location0.2 Mile E of SR 349
RouteState Highway 160
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16007, -82.51639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,186 (2015)
Projected traffic1,646 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 160 over Tripp Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 160 over Tripp Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Tripp Run carry?

About 1,186 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Tripp Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Tripp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.