US Bridges

Old Columbus Road over Apple Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. Sw. of CR176 · Structure no. 8558442

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,791
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbus Road over Apple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Columbus Road over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,791 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,202 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Columbus Road
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.3 Mi. Sw. of CR176
RouteCounty Highway C003A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78558, -81.95009
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 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 closed1.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbus Road over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbus Road over Apple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

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

How long is Old Columbus Road over Apple Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbus Road over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.