US Bridges

Joppa RD CR 140 over Joppa Rd/Chappel Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · F-309 · Structure no. 2230497

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joppa RD CR 140 over Joppa Rd/Chappel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Joppa RD CR 140 over Joppa Rd/Chappel Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJoppa RD CR 140
CrossesJoppa Rd/Chappel Creek
LocationF-309
RouteCounty Highway C0140
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34987, -82.42493
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2017)
Projected traffic610 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Joppa RD CR 140 over Joppa Rd/Chappel Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joppa RD CR 140 over Joppa Rd/Chappel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Joppa RD CR 140 over Joppa Rd/Chappel Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Joppa RD CR 140 over Joppa Rd/Chappel Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Joppa RD CR 140 over Joppa Rd/Chappel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.