US Bridges

Twp. Road 68 over Apple Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.16 Mile South of CR19 · Structure no. 8558221

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
432
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 68 over Apple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 68 over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 125 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 68
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.16 Mile South of CR19
RouteCounty Highway T0068
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80319, -81.8956
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$434,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 68 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Twp. Road 68 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 Twp. Road 68 over Apple Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 68 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 68 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.