US Bridges

County Road 51 over Branch of Killbuck Ck

Poor

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of SR604 · Structure no. 8532036

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
435
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 51 over Branch of Killbuck Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 51 over Branch of Killbuck Ck in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 103 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 51
CrossesBranch of Killbuck Ck
Location0.5 Mi. N. of SR604
RouteCounty Highway C0051
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95152, -81.93757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2015)
Projected traffic604 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 51 over Branch of Killbuck Ck built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 51 over Branch of Killbuck Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 51 over Branch of Killbuck Ck carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 51 over Branch of Killbuck Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 51 over Branch of Killbuck Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.