US Bridges

Twp. Road 186 over Shade Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.9 Mi. North of CR48 · Structure no. 8539812

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 186 over Shade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Twp. Road 186 over Shade Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp. Road 186
CrossesShade Creek
Location0.9 Mi. North of CR48
RouteCounty Highway T0186
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92517, -82.01225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2015)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 186 over Shade Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 186 over Shade 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 186 over Shade Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 186 over Shade Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 186 over Shade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.