US Bridges

County Road 188 over Branch of Apple Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mile East of CR142 · Structure no. 8541442

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,588
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 188 over Branch of Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 188 over Branch of Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 188
CrossesBranch of Apple Creek
Location0.3 Mile East of CR142
RouteCounty Highway C0188
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75566, -81.81926
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,588 (2015)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 188 over Branch of Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 188 over Branch of 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 188 over Branch of Apple Creek carry?

About 1,588 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 188 over Branch of Apple Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 188 over Branch of Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.