US Bridges

E Church Street over Wash Blmr Pierce Sts & R

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W. of SR61 · Structure no. 1763636

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
908 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,663
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Church Street over Wash Blmr Pierce Sts & R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Church Street over Wash Blmr Pierce Sts & R in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2041. The structure is 908 ft (276.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Church Street
CrossesWash Blmr Pierce Sts & R
Location0.3 MI W. of SR61
RouteCity Street 357
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7351, -82.78459
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length908 ft (276.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,663 (2022)
Projected traffic887 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Church Street over Wash Blmr Pierce Sts & R built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Church Street over Wash Blmr Pierce Sts & R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does E Church Street over Wash Blmr Pierce Sts & R carry?

About 2,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Church Street over Wash Blmr Pierce Sts & R?

The structure is 908 ft (276.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Church Street over Wash Blmr Pierce Sts & R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.