US Bridges

Blosser Road over Branch of Newark Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of CR103 · Structure no. 8554722

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blosser Road over Branch of Newark Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blosser Road over Branch of Newark Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlosser Road
CrossesBranch of Newark Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of CR103
RouteCounty Highway T0330
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79904, -81.65628
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2018)
Projected traffic364 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Blosser Road over Branch of Newark Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blosser Road over Branch of Newark 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Blosser Road over Branch of Newark Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blosser Road over Branch of Newark Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Blosser Road over Branch of Newark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.