US Bridges

County Road 169 over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of TR172 · Structure no. 8535833

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 169 over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 169 over Silver Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 5 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 169
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. of TR172
RouteCounty Highway C0169
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93613, -81.67555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2015)
Projected traffic691 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 169 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 169 over Silver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 169 over Silver Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 169 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 169 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.