US Bridges

County Road 32 over Newman Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of CR242 · Structure no. 8530068

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Newman Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 32 over Newman Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesNewman Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of CR242
RouteCounty Highway C0032
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84794, -81.67675
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2015)
Projected traffic282 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 32 over Newman Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 32 over Newman 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Newman Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Newman Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Newman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.