US Bridges

Twp. Road 435 over Apple Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. Sw. of US250 · Structure no. 8541671

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
739
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 435 over Apple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 435 over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 739 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwp. Road 435
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.1 Mi. Sw. of US250
RouteCounty Highway T0435
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75109, -81.84128
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2015)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 435 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 435 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 Twp. Road 435 over Apple Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 435 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 435 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.