US Bridges

CR44 Apple Creek over WAY-30-1551 (new US30)

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 3.61 Mi.E.Of US250/SR3/83 · Structure no. 8502145

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,036
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR44 Apple Creek over WAY-30-1551 (new US30) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR44 Apple Creek over WAY-30-1551 (new US30) in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,036 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,986 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR44 Apple Creek
CrossesWAY-30-1551 (new US30)
Location3.61 Mi.E.Of US250/SR3/83
RouteCounty Highway C0044
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80982, -81.84405
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,036 (2015)
Projected traffic25,986 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR44 Apple Creek over WAY-30-1551 (new US30) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR44 Apple Creek over WAY-30-1551 (new US30) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR44 Apple Creek over WAY-30-1551 (new US30) carry?

About 4,036 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR44 Apple Creek over WAY-30-1551 (new US30)?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CR44 Apple Creek over WAY-30-1551 (new US30)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.