US Bridges

SR 57 over Chippewa Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 2.24 Miles North of SR585 · Structure no. 8502706

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,198
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Chippewa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,198 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,991 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location2.24 Miles North of SR585
RouteState Highway 57
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95808, -81.76324
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,198 (2015)
Projected traffic9,991 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 Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over 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 Chippewa Creek carry?

About 7,198 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.