US Bridges

Twp. Road 85 over Fox Run

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.67 Mi. N. of CR30A · Structure no. 8533903

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 85 over Fox Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp. Road 85 over Fox Run in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 85
CrossesFox Run
Location0.67 Mi. N. of CR30A
RouteCounty Highway T0085
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81659, -82.11298
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2015)
Projected traffic162 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 85 over Fox Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Twp. Road 85 over Fox Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 85 over Fox Run carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 85 over Fox Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 85 over Fox Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.