US Bridges

Saybolt Ave. over Christmas Run Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 750 Ft. W. of Grant St. · Structure no. 8572577

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saybolt Ave. over Christmas Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Saybolt Ave. over Christmas Run Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2011. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaybolt Ave.
CrossesChristmas Run Creek
Location750 Ft. W. of Grant St.
RouteCity Street 882
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80083, -81.9466
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (1991)
Projected traffic2,221 by 2011
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Saybolt Ave. over Christmas Run Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saybolt Ave. over Christmas Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Saybolt Ave. over Christmas Run Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Saybolt Ave. over Christmas Run Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Saybolt Ave. over Christmas Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.