US Bridges

County Road 5A over Silver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. S. of CR150 · Structure no. 8536015

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,618
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5A over Silver Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 5A over Silver Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,022 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5A
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. of CR150
RouteCounty Highway C005A
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98241, -81.68016
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,618 (2008)
Projected traffic5,022 by 2028
Trucks3%
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 County Road 5A over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5A over Silver 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 5A over Silver Creek carry?

About 3,618 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5A over Silver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5A over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.