County Road 70 over Chippewa Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of CR60 · Structure no. 8547149
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 70 over Chippewa Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 70 over Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 70 over Chippewa Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is County Road 70 over Chippewa Creek 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 County Road 70 over Chippewa Creek carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 70 over Chippewa Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 70 over Chippewa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.