US Bridges

County Road 86 over Clear Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. E. of CR22 · Structure no. 8556458

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,807
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 86 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 86 over Clear Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 2,807 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,896 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 86
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. of CR22
RouteCounty Highway C0086
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85812, -81.97449
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,807 (2015)
Projected traffic3,896 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 86 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 86 over Clear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 86 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,807 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 86 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 86 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.