US Bridges

Chapin RD TR131 over Chapin Rd/Old Woman Crk

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · B-401 · Structure no. 2230607

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapin RD TR131 over Chapin Rd/Old Woman Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapin RD TR131 over Chapin Rd/Old Woman Crk in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 51 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChapin RD TR131
CrossesChapin Rd/Old Woman Crk
LocationB-401
RouteCounty Highway T0131
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30851, -82.52009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapin RD TR131 over Chapin Rd/Old Woman Crk built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Chapin RD TR131 over Chapin Rd/Old Woman Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Chapin RD TR131 over Chapin Rd/Old Woman Crk carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chapin RD TR131 over Chapin Rd/Old Woman Crk?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chapin RD TR131 over Chapin Rd/Old Woman Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.