US Bridges

SR 94 over Chippewa Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · .11 Miles North of SR604 · Structure no. 8504083

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 94 over Chippewa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 94 over Chippewa Creek 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,268 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 94
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location.11 Miles North of SR604
RouteState Highway 94
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94639, -81.74323
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2015)
Projected traffic15,268 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 94 over Chippewa Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 94 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 94 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 94 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 94 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.