US Bridges

Township Road 70 over SW Fk Wolf Ck * Trotte

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 1.74 MI N of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 8437076

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 70 over SW Fk Wolf Ck * Trotte is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 70 over SW Fk Wolf Ck * Trotte in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTownship Road 70
CrossesSW Fk Wolf Ck * Trotte
Location1.74 MI N of JCT SR 550
RouteCounty Highway T0070
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42763, -81.70964
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2015)
Projected traffic53 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 70 over SW Fk Wolf Ck * Trotte built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 70 over SW Fk Wolf Ck * Trotte 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 70 over SW Fk Wolf Ck * Trotte carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 70 over SW Fk Wolf Ck * Trotte?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 70 over SW Fk Wolf Ck * Trotte?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.