South Main St. over Chippewa Creek
FairWayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of Milton Rd. · Structure no. 8547521
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,907
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main St. over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Main St. over Chippewa Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 5,907 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,199 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main St. over Chippewa Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main St. 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 South Main St. over Chippewa Creek carry?
About 5,907 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is South Main St. over Chippewa Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns South Main St. over Chippewa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.