US Bridges

County Road 504 over Chippewa Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of CR60 · Structure no. 8546843

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,018
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 504 over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 504 over Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 102 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 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 1,018 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 504
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of CR60
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96031, -81.8455
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,018 (2015)
Projected traffic1,413 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$477,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 504 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Road 504 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 504 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 1,018 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 504 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 504 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.