US Bridges

SR 579 over Dry Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1.04 Mi. East of SR 51 · Structure no. 8706875

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,104
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 579 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 579 over Dry Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 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 5,104 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,483 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 579
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.04 Mi. East of SR 51
RouteState Highway 579
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60168, -83.44367
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,104 (2019)
Projected traffic6,483 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 579 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 579 over Dry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 579 over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,104 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 579 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 579 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.