US Bridges

Wapakoneta Road over Beaver Crk Wapakoneta RD

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · .14 Ml N of Sand Ridge RD · Structure no. 8753660

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wapakoneta Road over Beaver Crk Wapakoneta RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Wapakoneta Road over Beaver Crk Wapakoneta RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWapakoneta Road
CrossesBeaver Crk Wapakoneta RD
Location.14 Ml N of Sand Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway C189A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34548, -83.86916
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2015)
Projected traffic505 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wapakoneta Road over Beaver Crk Wapakoneta RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Wapakoneta Road over Beaver Crk Wapakoneta RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wapakoneta Road over Beaver Crk Wapakoneta RD carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wapakoneta Road over Beaver Crk Wapakoneta RD?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wapakoneta Road over Beaver Crk Wapakoneta RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.