CR166 over West Branch Alum Creek
PoorMorrow County, Ohio · .6 Mi.N.Int. CR155 · Structure no. 5931460
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 217
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR166 over West Branch Alum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR166 over West Branch Alum Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 217 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR166 over West Branch Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is CR166 over West Branch Alum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR166 over West Branch Alum Creek carry?
About 217 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR166 over West Branch Alum Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR166 over West Branch Alum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.