US Bridges

T-0298 over Sawyer Run

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. S. Federal St. · Structure no. 8437351

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-0298 over Sawyer Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-0298 over Sawyer Run in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-0298
CrossesSawyer Run
Location0.3 Mi. S. Federal St.
RouteCounty Highway T0298
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25514, -81.69835
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 T-0298 over Sawyer Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-0298 over Sawyer Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T-0298 over Sawyer Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T-0298 over Sawyer Run?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-0298 over Sawyer Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.