US Bridges

County Road 30A over Apple Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile West of TR54 · Structure no. 8558582

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,276
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30A over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 30A over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 93 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 5,276 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,323 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 30A
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.2 Mile West of TR54
RouteCounty Highway C030A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79647, -81.8815
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,276 (2015)
Projected traffic7,323 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 County Road 30A over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is County Road 30A 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 County Road 30A over Apple Creek carry?

About 5,276 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30A over Apple Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30A over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.