US Bridges

County Road 70 over Killbuck Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.3 Mi. E. of CR51 · Structure no. 8532346

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Killbuck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 70 over Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location1.3 Mi. E. of CR51
RouteCounty Highway C0070
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98208, -81.91527
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2015)
Projected traffic888 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 70 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 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 70 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.