US Bridges

Township Road 289 over L Hocking * Millbranc

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · .30 MI E of JCT SR 339 · Structure no. 8437416

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 289 over L Hocking * Millbranc is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 289 over L Hocking * Millbranc in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 6 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 289
CrossesL Hocking * Millbranc
Location.30 MI E of JCT SR 339
RouteCounty Highway T0289
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30514, -81.65691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck80 ft (24.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2015)
Projected traffic233 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 289 over L Hocking * Millbranc built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Township Road 289 over L Hocking * Millbranc 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 289 over L Hocking * Millbranc carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 289 over L Hocking * Millbranc?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 289 over L Hocking * Millbranc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.