US Bridges

County Road 59 over Killbuck Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. E. of CR51 · Structure no. 8532109

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Killbuck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 59 over Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 years old, older 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. of CR51
RouteCounty Highway C0059
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95971, -81.92931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2015)
Projected traffic390 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$464,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County Road 59 over Killbuck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.