US Bridges

County Road 70 over Fall Creek

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Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mile East of CR60 · Structure no. 8547653

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
593
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Fall Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 70 over Fall Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 593 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesFall Creek
Location0.4 Mile East of CR60
RouteCounty Highway C0070
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98242, -81.84816
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2015)
Projected traffic823 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 County Road 70 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 70 over Fall Creek carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.