US Bridges

County Road 21 over Branch of Killbuck Ck

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. S. of CR102 · Structure no. 8539383

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Branch of Killbuck Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over Branch of Killbuck Ck in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 106 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesBranch of Killbuck Ck
Location0.3 Mi. S. of CR102
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94853, -82.03031
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2015)
Projected traffic379 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 21 over Branch of Killbuck Ck built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Road 21 over Branch of Killbuck Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Branch of Killbuck Ck carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Branch of Killbuck Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Branch of Killbuck Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.