Twp. Road 436 over Apple Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of US250 · Structure no. 8541590
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 505
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp. Road 436 over Apple Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp. Road 436 over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 436 over Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twp. Road 436 over 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 436 over Apple Creek carry?
About 505 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Twp. Road 436 over Apple Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Twp. Road 436 over Apple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.