US Bridges

County Road 504 over Fall Creek Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. E. of CR60 · Structure no. 8546878

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 504 over Fall Creek Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 504 over Fall Creek Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,305 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 504
CrossesFall Creek Ditch
Location0.6 Mi. E. of CR60
RouteCounty Highway C0504
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96353, -81.83209
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2015)
Projected traffic2,305 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 504 over Fall Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 504 over Fall Creek Ditch 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 Fall Creek Ditch carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 504 over Fall Creek Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 504 over Fall Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.