US Bridges

Township Road 1451 over Clear Creek

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .09 Mi. N of CR 658 · Structure no. 0330469

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1451 over Clear Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road 1451 over Clear Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, 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 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 1451
CrossesClear Creek
Location.09 Mi. N of CR 658
RouteCounty Highway T1451
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9691, -82.4077
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2013)
Projected traffic82 by 2033
Trucks25%
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 1451 over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Township Road 1451 over Clear Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 1451 over Clear Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1451 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1451 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.