US Bridges

County Road 225 over Apple Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of US250 · Structure no. 8541612

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 225 over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 225 over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 436 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 225
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of US250
RouteCounty Highway C0225
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73748, -81.82407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2015)
Projected traffic605 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 225 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 225 over Apple 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 225 over Apple Creek carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 225 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 225 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.