US Bridges

Pittsburg Ave. over Apple Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of Bauer Road · Structure no. 8558140

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,752
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pittsburg Ave. over Apple Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pittsburg Ave. over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5,752 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,984 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPittsburg Ave.
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Bauer Road
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79624, -81.91918
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,752 (2015)
Projected traffic7,984 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Pittsburg Ave. over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pittsburg Ave. over Apple 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 Pittsburg Ave. over Apple Creek carry?

About 5,752 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pittsburg Ave. over Apple Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pittsburg Ave. over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.