US Bridges

County Road 36 over Branch of Killbuck Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. S. of CR70 · Structure no. 8539448

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Branch of Killbuck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 36 over Branch of Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesBranch of Killbuck Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. of CR70
RouteCounty Highway C0036
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98002, -82.05426
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2015)
Projected traffic151 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$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over Branch of Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 36 over Branch of Killbuck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Branch of Killbuck Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Branch of Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over Branch of Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.