Twp. Road 168 over Apple Creek
FairWayne County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. N. of CR30A · Structure no. 8558477
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,203
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp. Road 168 over Apple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 168 over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp. Road 168 over Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twp. Road 168 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 168 over Apple Creek carry?
About 1,203 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Twp. Road 168 over Apple Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Twp. Road 168 over Apple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.