US Bridges

Wms-Def CO Line over Coon Creek

Fair

Defiance County, Ohio · .1 MI W of Christy RD · Structure no. 2031981

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wms-Def CO Line over Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wms-Def CO Line over Coon Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2020. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWms-Def CO Line
CrossesCoon Creek
Location.1 MI W of Christy RD
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42749, -84.38159
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2000)
Projected traffic833 by 2020
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 Wms-Def CO Line over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Wms-Def CO Line over Coon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wms-Def CO Line over Coon Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wms-Def CO Line over Coon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wms-Def CO Line over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.