US Bridges

County Road 145 over Little Chippewa

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 300 Ft. S. of TR221 · Structure no. 8545227

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 145 over Little Chippewa is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 145 over Little Chippewa in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 562 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 145
CrossesLittle Chippewa
Location300 Ft. S. of TR221
RouteCounty Highway C0145
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8877, -81.80341
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2015)
Projected traffic780 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 County Road 145 over Little Chippewa built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 145 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 County Road 145 over Little Chippewa carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 145 over Little Chippewa?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 145 over Little Chippewa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.