US Bridges

Township Road 361 over Pawpaw Ck * Germantow

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · .04 MI E of JCT CR 15 · Structure no. 8434050

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 361 over Pawpaw Ck * Germantow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Township Road 361 over Pawpaw Ck * Germantow in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTownship Road 361
CrossesPawpaw Ck * Germantow
Location.04 MI E of JCT CR 15
RouteCounty Highway T0361
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56931, -81.33641
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Road 361 over Pawpaw Ck * Germantow built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 361 over Pawpaw Ck * Germantow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 361 over Pawpaw Ck * Germantow carry?

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

How long is Township Road 361 over Pawpaw Ck * Germantow?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 361 over Pawpaw Ck * Germantow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.