Twp. Road 427 over Fall Creek
PoorWayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. Nw. of CR504 · Structure no. 8547424
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp. Road 427 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 427 over Fall Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp. Road 427 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twp. Road 427 over Fall 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 Twp. Road 427 over Fall Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Twp. Road 427 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Twp. Road 427 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.