US Bridges

Washington Pike over Clear Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 5.3 MI E of SR 29 · Structure no. 0638641

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Pike over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Pike over Clear Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 years old, older 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Pike
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.3 MI E of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway C0130
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54049, -84.24887
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2019)
Projected traffic230 by 2045
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Pike over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Washington Pike over Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Pike over Clear Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Washington Pike over Clear Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Pike over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.