US Bridges

Twp. Road 221 over Little Chippewa

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. E. of SR585 · Structure no. 8545278

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
353
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 221 over Little Chippewa is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp. Road 221 over Little Chippewa in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 221
CrossesLittle Chippewa
Location0.8 Mi. E. of SR585
RouteCounty Highway T0221
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88865, -81.80515
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2015)
Projected traffic490 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 221 over Little Chippewa built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 221 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 221 over Little Chippewa carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 221 over Little Chippewa?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 221 over Little Chippewa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.