US Bridges

Twp. Road 163 over Apple Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mile East of CR54 · Structure no. 8541701

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 163 over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 163 over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 163
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.3 Mile East of CR54
RouteCounty Highway T0163
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77716, -81.87273
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2015)
Projected traffic328 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 163 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 163 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 163 over Apple Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 163 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 163 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.