US Bridges

CR 34 (21/N) over Branch of Bates Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 12240 RD 21/N · Structure no. 8632863

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
577
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34 (21/N) over Branch of Bates Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 34 (21/N) over Branch of Bates Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 34 (21/N)
CrossesBranch of Bates Creek
Location12240 RD 21/N
RouteCounty Highway C0034
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58967, -84.38573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2015)
Projected traffic801 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 34 (21/N) over Branch of Bates Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 34 (21/N) over Branch of Bates 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 34 (21/N) over Branch of Bates Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 34 (21/N) over Branch of Bates Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 34 (21/N) over Branch of Bates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.