US Bridges

County Road 658 over Clear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ashland County, Ohio · .94 MI Wof Sava Corp Line · Structure no. 0330108

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 658 over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 658 over Clear Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 56 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 658
CrossesClear Creek
Location.94 MI Wof Sava Corp Line
RouteCounty Highway C0658
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96755, -82.3852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks16%
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 County Road 658 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Road 658 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 658 over Clear Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 658 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 658 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.