US Bridges

Furnace RD TR78 over Furnace Rd/Chappel Creek

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · F-307 · Structure no. 2230704

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furnace RD TR78 over Furnace Rd/Chappel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furnace RD TR78 over Furnace Rd/Chappel Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFurnace RD TR78
CrossesFurnace Rd/Chappel Creek
LocationF-307
RouteCounty Highway T0078
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35129, -82.42408
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Furnace RD TR78 over Furnace Rd/Chappel Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Furnace RD TR78 over Furnace Rd/Chappel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Furnace RD TR78 over Furnace Rd/Chappel Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Furnace RD TR78 over Furnace Rd/Chappel Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Furnace RD TR78 over Furnace Rd/Chappel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.