Township Road 15 over L Hocking * Tel Hal
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Ohio · 3.47 MI E of JCT SR 555 · Structure no. 8433135
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 15 over L Hocking * Tel Hal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 15 over L Hocking * Tel Hal in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,598 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 15 over L Hocking * Tel Hal built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 15 over L Hocking * Tel Hal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 15 over L Hocking * Tel Hal carry?
About 1,155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 15 over L Hocking * Tel Hal?
The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 15 over L Hocking * Tel Hal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.