US Bridges

County Road 54 over Apple Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. S. of US30A · Structure no. 8558620

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,065
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 54 over Apple Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. of US30A
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79211, -81.8776
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2023)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$590.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 54 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 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 County Road 54 over Apple Creek carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.