US Bridges

SR 57 over Br of Chippewa Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.42 Miles South of SR585 · Structure no. 8502676

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,913
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Br of Chippewa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Br of Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7,913 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,983 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesBr of Chippewa Creek
Location0.42 Miles South of SR585
RouteState Highway 57
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91923, -81.76323
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,913 (2015)
Projected traffic10,983 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Br of Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Br of Chippewa 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 SR 57 over Br of Chippewa Creek carry?

About 7,913 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Br of Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Br of Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.