US Bridges

SR 57 over Little Chippewa Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 4.32 Miles North of US30 · Structure no. 8502617

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,198
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Little Chippewa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Little Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10,198 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,155 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesLittle Chippewa Creek
Location4.32 Miles North of US30
RouteState Highway 57
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85914, -81.76369
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,198 (2015)
Projected traffic14,155 by 2035
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 57 over Little Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Little Chippewa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Little Chippewa Creek carry?

About 10,198 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Little Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Little Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.