US Bridges

Florence-Wakeman R over Flornc-Wkmn Rd/Chappel C

Good

Erie County, Ohio · F-401 · Structure no. 2231891

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence-Wakeman R over Flornc-Wkmn Rd/Chappel C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Florence-Wakeman R over Flornc-Wkmn Rd/Chappel C in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlorence-Wakeman R
CrossesFlornc-Wkmn Rd/Chappel C
LocationF-401
RouteCounty Highway C0061
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31039, -82.41341
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2015)
Projected traffic837 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 Florence-Wakeman R over Flornc-Wkmn Rd/Chappel C built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence-Wakeman R over Flornc-Wkmn Rd/Chappel C 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 Florence-Wakeman R over Flornc-Wkmn Rd/Chappel C carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Florence-Wakeman R over Flornc-Wkmn Rd/Chappel C?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Florence-Wakeman R over Flornc-Wkmn Rd/Chappel C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.