US Bridges

Wayne Twp Road 66 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 500 S of CO RD 94 JCT · Structure no. 7935722

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
846
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Twp Road 66 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Twp Road 66 over Walnut Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 846 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne Twp Road 66
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location500 S of CO RD 94 JCT
RouteCounty Highway T0066
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58549, -81.65256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2015)
Projected traffic1,174 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wayne Twp Road 66 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Twp Road 66 over Walnut Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wayne Twp Road 66 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Twp Road 66 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Twp Road 66 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.