US Bridges

Twp. Road 192 over Clear Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of Old Man. RD · Structure no. 8558310

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 192 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 192 over Clear Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 192
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Old Man. RD
RouteCounty Highway T0192
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80486, -81.97418
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2015)
Projected traffic466 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 192 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Twp. Road 192 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 192 over Clear Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 192 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 192 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.