US Bridges

SR 302 over Apple Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · .07 Miles South of US30 · Structure no. 8505160

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 302 over Apple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 302 over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,044 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 302
CrossesApple Creek
Location.07 Miles South of US30
RouteState Highway 302
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78933, -81.93513
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2015)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 302 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 302 over Apple 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 302 over Apple Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 302 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 302 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.