US Bridges

Twp. Road 341 over W. Branch Red Run

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of SR57 · Structure no. 8547416

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
589
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 341 over W. Branch Red Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 341 over W. Branch Red Run in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 341
CrossesW. Branch Red Run
Location0.3 Mi. W. of SR57
RouteCounty Highway T0341
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90945, -81.76972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2015)
Projected traffic818 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 341 over W. Branch Red Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Twp. Road 341 over W. Branch Red 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 341 over W. Branch Red Run carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 341 over W. Branch Red Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 341 over W. Branch Red Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.