US Bridges

Twp. Road 4 over Clear Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mile West of CR22 · Structure no. 8558558

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 4 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 4 over Clear Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp. Road 4
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.3 Mile West of CR22
RouteCounty Highway T0004
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8135, -81.9688
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2015)
Projected traffic591 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Twp. Road 4 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 4 over Clear 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 Twp. Road 4 over Clear Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 4 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 4 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.