US Bridges

County Road 106 over Wills Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 2.5 Mi. E of Plainfield · Structure no. 1630628

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 106 over Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 106 over Wills Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 110 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 106
CrossesWills Creek
Location2.5 Mi. E of Plainfield
RouteCounty Highway C0106
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21104, -81.67302
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 106 over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 106 over Wills 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 106 over Wills Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 106 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 106 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.