US Bridges

Township Road 200 over W Br Wolf Ck * Bowma

Poor

Washington County, Ohio · .86 MI E of JCT Twp 565 · Structure no. 8436045

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 200 over W Br Wolf Ck * Bowma is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 200 over W Br Wolf Ck * Bowma in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTownship Road 200
CrossesW Br Wolf Ck * Bowma
Location.86 MI E of JCT Twp 565
RouteCounty Highway T0200
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48454, -81.80927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck80 ft (24.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 200 over W Br Wolf Ck * Bowma built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Township Road 200 over W Br Wolf Ck * Bowma 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 200 over W Br Wolf Ck * Bowma carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 200 over W Br Wolf Ck * Bowma?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 200 over W Br Wolf Ck * Bowma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.