US Bridges

County Road 29 over Little Chippewa Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of SR57 · Structure no. 8545111

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,564
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Little Chippewa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over Little Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,559 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesLittle Chippewa Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of SR57
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86663, -81.77348
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,564 (2015)
Projected traffic3,559 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 County Road 29 over Little Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is County Road 29 over Little Chippewa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Little Chippewa Creek carry?

About 2,564 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Little Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Little Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.