US Bridges

SR 172 over Over WAY-030-2624

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · .24 Miles W.Of Co.Line · Structure no. 8502455

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 172 over Over WAY-030-2624 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 172 over Over WAY-030-2624 in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,413 by 2035. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 172
CrossesOver WAY-030-2624
Location.24 Miles W.Of Co.Line
RouteState Highway 172
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79775, -81.65265
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2015)
Projected traffic5,413 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 172 over Over WAY-030-2624 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 172 over Over WAY-030-2624 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 172 over Over WAY-030-2624 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 172 over Over WAY-030-2624?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 172 over Over WAY-030-2624?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.