US Bridges

Wakeman T L 59 over Wakeman T L/Chappell Crk

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.7 MI N of ST Rt 20 · Structure no. 3934004

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wakeman T L 59 over Wakeman T L/Chappell Crk is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wakeman T L 59 over Wakeman T L/Chappell Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWakeman T L 59
CrossesWakeman T L/Chappell Crk
Location0.7 MI N of ST Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway T0059
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25693, -82.44218
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic486 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wakeman T L 59 over Wakeman T L/Chappell Crk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Wakeman T L 59 over Wakeman T L/Chappell 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wakeman T L 59 over Wakeman T L/Chappell Crk carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wakeman T L 59 over Wakeman T L/Chappell Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wakeman T L 59 over Wakeman T L/Chappell Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.