US Bridges

Twp. Road 200 over Chippewa Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. N. of SR604 · Structure no. 8547343

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 200 over Chippewa Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp. Road 200 over Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 200
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. of SR604
RouteCounty Highway T0200
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95494, -81.81217
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2015)
Projected traffic502 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 200 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Twp. Road 200 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 200 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 200 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 200 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.