US Bridges

County Road 801 over Orange Creek

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .09 M N of SR 58 · Structure no. 0334510

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,578
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 801 over Orange Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 801 over Orange Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 50 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 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 801
CrossesOrange Creek
Location.09 M N of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway C0801
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92663, -82.28166
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2014)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2034
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 801 over Orange Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is County Road 801 over Orange 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 County Road 801 over Orange Creek carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 801 over Orange Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 801 over Orange Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.