US Bridges

Spruce St. over Apple Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile East of CR176 · Structure no. 8558515

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,597
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce St. over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spruce St. over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,597 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,993 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce St.
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.2 Mile East of CR176
RouteCounty Highway C003A
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7881, -81.9414
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,597 (2015)
Projected traffic4,993 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Spruce St. over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce St. 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 Spruce St. over Apple Creek carry?

About 3,597 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spruce St. over Apple Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce St. over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.