US Bridges

Cli CR 38 over Spicer Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .38 MI W of CR 15 · Structure no. 7434449

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,411
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cli CR 38 over Spicer Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cli CR 38 over Spicer Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,411 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,958 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCli CR 38
CrossesSpicer Creek
Location.38 MI W of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway C0038
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16769, -83.13149
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,411 (2015)
Projected traffic1,958 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cli CR 38 over Spicer Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Cli CR 38 over Spicer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cli CR 38 over Spicer Creek carry?

About 1,411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cli CR 38 over Spicer Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cli CR 38 over Spicer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.