US Bridges

T-50 over Willowdale RD O Chapman

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 50 Ft So Snyder Domer · Structure no. 1236091

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
691
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-50 over Willowdale RD O Chapman is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-50 over Willowdale RD O Chapman in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-50
CrossesWillowdale RD O Chapman
Location50 Ft So Snyder Domer
RouteCounty Highway T0050
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01694, -83.86563
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2015)
Projected traffic959 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 T-50 over Willowdale RD O Chapman built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-50 over Willowdale RD O Chapman 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 T-50 over Willowdale RD O Chapman carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T-50 over Willowdale RD O Chapman?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-50 over Willowdale RD O Chapman?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.