US Bridges

County Road 500 over Orange Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.10 MI East of CR-500 · Structure no. 0335789

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
839
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 500 over Orange Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 500 over Orange Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 839 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 500
CrossesOrange Creek
Location0.10 MI East of CR-500
RouteCounty Highway C0500
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99267, -82.25154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2014)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 500 over Orange Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 500 over 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 500 over Orange Creek carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 500 over Orange Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 500 over Orange Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.