US Bridges

Twp. Road 41 over Chippewa Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. N. of SR604 · Structure no. 8546924

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 41 over Chippewa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp. Road 41 over Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 41
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. of SR604
RouteCounty Highway T0041
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95661, -81.82164
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2015)
Projected traffic297 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 41 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Twp. Road 41 over Chippewa Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 41 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 41 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 41 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.