US Bridges

Twp. Road 140 over Fox Run

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. Sw. of US250 · Structure no. 8534012

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 140 over Fox Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp. Road 140 over Fox Run in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 140
CrossesFox Run
Location0.4 Mi. Sw. of US250
RouteCounty Highway T0140
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83628, -82.10618
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2015)
Projected traffic286 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Twp. Road 140 over Fox Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Twp. Road 140 over Fox Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 140 over Fox Run carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 140 over Fox Run?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 140 over Fox Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.