US Bridges

Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd-Chappel Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · V-314 · Structure no. 2231948

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
937
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd-Chappel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd-Chappel Creek 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDarrow RD CR14
CrossesDarrow Rd-Chappel Creek
LocationV-314
RouteCounty Highway C0014
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36455, -82.42567
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 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
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2015)
Projected traffic1,301 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 Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd-Chappel Creek built?

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

What condition is Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow 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 Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd-Chappel Creek carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd-Chappel Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Darrow RD CR14 over Darrow Rd-Chappel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.