US Bridges

Baseline 14 over Baseline/Waynesburg Crk

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W of Sect Line 30 · Structure no. 3945235

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline 14 over Baseline/Waynesburg Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baseline 14 over Baseline/Waynesburg Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBaseline 14
CrossesBaseline/Waynesburg Crk
Location0.4 MI W of Sect Line 30
RouteCounty Highway T0014
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99598, -82.78612
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Baseline 14 over Baseline/Waynesburg Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline 14 over Baseline/Waynesburg 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Baseline 14 over Baseline/Waynesburg Crk carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Baseline 14 over Baseline/Waynesburg Crk?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline 14 over Baseline/Waynesburg Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.