Twp. Road 162 over Branch of Apple Creek
PoorWayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. North of CR188 · Structure no. 8541345
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 269
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp. Road 162 over Branch of Apple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 162 over Branch of Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 269 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp. Road 162 over Branch of Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Twp. Road 162 over Branch of Apple Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Twp. Road 162 over Branch of Apple Creek carry?
About 269 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Twp. Road 162 over Branch of Apple Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Twp. Road 162 over Branch of Apple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.