US Bridges

Custar Road over Yellow Creek Custar Road

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.10 Ml S Hammansburg RD · Structure no. 8740526

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custar Road over Yellow Creek Custar Road is a steel truss - thru carrying Custar Road over Yellow Creek Custar Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCustar Road
CrossesYellow Creek Custar Road
Location0.10 Ml S Hammansburg RD
RouteCounty Highway C038C
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22529, -83.84243
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic69 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Custar Road over Yellow Creek Custar Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custar Road over Yellow Creek Custar Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Custar Road over Yellow Creek Custar Road carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Custar Road over Yellow Creek Custar Road?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Custar Road over Yellow Creek Custar Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.