US Bridges

Township Road 55 over Halfway Run Schwenderman

Good

Washington County, Ohio · .05 MI W of JCT 110 · Structure no. 8436666

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 55 over Halfway Run Schwenderman is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 55 over Halfway Run Schwenderman in Washington 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2051. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 55
CrossesHalfway Run Schwenderman
Location.05 MI W of JCT 110
RouteCounty Highway T0055
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43727, -81.5579
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2051
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 55 over Halfway Run Schwenderman built?

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

What condition is Township Road 55 over Halfway Run Schwenderman 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 55 over Halfway Run Schwenderman carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 55 over Halfway Run Schwenderman?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 55 over Halfway Run Schwenderman?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.