US Bridges

Twp. Road 47 over Little Chippewa

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of CR120 · Structure no. 8545146

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 47 over Little Chippewa is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 47 over Little Chippewa in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 456 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 47
CrossesLittle Chippewa
Location0.5 Mi. N. of CR120
RouteCounty Highway T0047
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88132, -81.78358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2015)
Projected traffic633 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 47 over Little Chippewa built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Twp. Road 47 over Little Chippewa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 47 over Little Chippewa carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 47 over Little Chippewa?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 47 over Little Chippewa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.