US Bridges

Township Road 246 over W L Hocking * Twinspa

Good

Washington County, Ohio · .01 MI S of JCT SR 555 · Structure no. 8437548

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 246 over W L Hocking * Twinspa is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 246 over W L Hocking * Twinspa in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 246
CrossesW L Hocking * Twinspa
Location.01 MI S of JCT SR 555
RouteCounty Highway T0246
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2775, -81.7125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck81 ft (24.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 246 over W L Hocking * Twinspa built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 246 over W L Hocking * Twinspa 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 Township Road 246 over W L Hocking * Twinspa carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 246 over W L Hocking * Twinspa?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 246 over W L Hocking * Twinspa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.