US Bridges

County Road 94A over Branch of Salt Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 100 Feet N. of TR84 · Structure no. 8552614

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,162
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 94A over Branch of Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 94A over Branch of Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 94A
CrossesBranch of Salt Creek
Location100 Feet N. of TR84
RouteCounty Highway C094A
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6899, -81.85205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2015)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 94A over Branch of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 94A over Branch of Salt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 94A over Branch of Salt Creek carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 94A over Branch of Salt Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns County Road 94A over Branch of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.