US Bridges

Ch 5C over Poverty Run

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · Just W of Ch 105 · Structure no. 8830622

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 5C over Poverty Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 5C over Poverty Run in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, 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 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 5C
CrossesPoverty Run
LocationJust W of Ch 105
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98512, -83.33016
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2015)
Projected traffic358 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ch 5C over Poverty Run built?

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

What condition is Ch 5C over Poverty Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 5C over Poverty Run carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 5C over Poverty Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 5C over Poverty Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.