US Bridges

Township Road 256 over W Br L Hocking* Ellenwoo

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 0.5 MI West of Int SR 555 · Structure no. 8438218

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 256 over W Br L Hocking* Ellenwoo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 256 over W Br L Hocking* Ellenwoo 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 256
CrossesW Br L Hocking* Ellenwoo
Location0.5 MI West of Int SR 555
RouteCounty Highway T0256
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33365, -81.76443
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 256 over W Br L Hocking* Ellenwoo built?

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

What condition is Township Road 256 over W Br L Hocking* Ellenwoo 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 256 over W Br L Hocking* Ellenwoo carry?

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

How long is Township Road 256 over W Br L Hocking* Ellenwoo?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 256 over W Br L Hocking* Ellenwoo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.