US Bridges

Ch 66 over Crabapple Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.43 MI N of JCT SR 331 · Structure no. 0731234

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 66 over Crabapple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 66 over Crabapple Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 86 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 6 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 66
CrossesCrabapple Creek
Location0.43 MI N of JCT SR 331
RouteCounty Highway C0066
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1375, -80.99083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2015)
Projected traffic308 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ch 66 over Crabapple Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Ch 66 over Crabapple 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 66 over Crabapple Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 66 over Crabapple Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 66 over Crabapple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.