US Bridges

Old Columbus Road over Killbuck Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. Sw. of CR176 · Structure no. 8558086

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,791
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbus Road over Killbuck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Columbus Road over Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,791 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,202 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Columbus Road
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location0.4 Mi. Sw. of CR176
RouteCounty Highway C003A
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78526, -81.95129
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,791 (2015)
Projected traffic12,202 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Old Columbus Road over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbus Road over Killbuck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Columbus Road over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 8,791 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Columbus Road over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbus Road over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.