US Bridges

TH-178 Britton RD over Over WAY-071-0569

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 2.68 Miles North of SR539 · Structure no. 8503214

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH-178 Britton RD over Over WAY-071-0569 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TH-178 Britton RD over Over WAY-071-0569 in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,347 by 2035. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTH-178 Britton RD
CrossesOver WAY-071-0569
Location2.68 Miles North of SR539
RouteCounty Highway T0178
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97443, -82.04706
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2015)
Projected traffic65,347 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 TH-178 Britton RD over Over WAY-071-0569 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH-178 Britton RD over Over WAY-071-0569 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 TH-178 Britton RD over Over WAY-071-0569 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TH-178 Britton RD over Over WAY-071-0569?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TH-178 Britton RD over Over WAY-071-0569?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.