US Bridges

County Road 94A over Apple Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of US250 · Structure no. 8541299

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,753
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 94A over Apple Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 94A over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 56 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 1,753 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,433 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 94A
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of US250
RouteCounty Highway C094A
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73505, -81.81941
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,753 (2015)
Projected traffic2,433 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 94A over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is County Road 94A over Apple 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 94A over Apple Creek carry?

About 1,753 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 94A over Apple Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 94A over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.