US Bridges

SR 604 over Chippewa Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · .66 Miles East of SR3 · Structure no. 8506523

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
868
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 604 over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 604 over Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 604
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location.66 Miles East of SR3
RouteState Highway 604
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9455, -81.89003
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2015)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 604 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 604 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 604 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 604 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 604 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.