US Bridges

SR 585 over Little Chippewa Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 3.56 Miles South of SR 57 · Structure no. 8506019

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,130
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 585 over Little Chippewa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 585 over Little Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 9,130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,672 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 585
CrossesLittle Chippewa Creek
Location3.56 Miles South of SR 57
RouteState Highway 585
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89423, -81.8127
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,130 (2015)
Projected traffic12,672 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 585 over Little Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 585 over Little 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 585 over Little Chippewa Creek carry?

About 9,130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 585 over Little Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 585 over Little Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.