US Bridges

County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.98 Miles N of SR 58 · Structure no. 0334553

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,578
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 801
CrossesBranch of Orange Creek
Location0.98 Miles N of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 801
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93954, -82.28187
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.