US Bridges

Twp. Road 261 over Chippewa Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. N. of CR116 · Structure no. 8535949

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 261 over Chippewa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp. Road 261 over Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 48 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 4 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 261
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of CR116
RouteCounty Highway T0261
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93934, -81.7244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2015)
Projected traffic117 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Twp. Road 261 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Twp. Road 261 over Chippewa Creek 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 Twp. Road 261 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 261 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 261 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.