US Bridges

Township Road 98 over Crabapple Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mile North of SR241 · Structure no. 8548986

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 98 over Crabapple Creek is a concrete frame carrying Township Road 98 over Crabapple 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 98
CrossesCrabapple Creek
Location0.3 Mile North of SR241
RouteCounty Highway T0098
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67935, -81.73045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2015)
Projected traffic861 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Township Road 98 over Crabapple Creek built?

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

What condition is Township Road 98 over Crabapple 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road 98 over Crabapple Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 98 over Crabapple Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 98 over Crabapple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.