US Bridges

Twp. Road 50 over Chippewa Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of CR504 · Structure no. 8547068

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
546
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 50 over Chippewa Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp. Road 50 over Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 546 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 50
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of CR504
RouteCounty Highway T0050
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9665, -81.85049
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2015)
Projected traffic758 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 50 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Twp. Road 50 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 50 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 50 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 50 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.