US Bridges

East Ohio Ave. over River Styx

Poor

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. Sw. of CR70 · Structure no. 8547114

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,738
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ohio Ave. over River Styx is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Ohio Ave. over River Styx in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,738 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,188 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ohio Ave.
CrossesRiver Styx
Location0.6 Mi. Sw. of CR70
RouteCounty Highway C057A
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97495, -81.7725
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,738 (2015)
Projected traffic5,188 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Ohio Ave. over River Styx built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ohio Ave. over River Styx in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does East Ohio Ave. over River Styx carry?

About 3,738 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Ohio Ave. over River Styx?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East Ohio Ave. over River Styx?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.