US Bridges

CH5D over Thorn Run

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.50 Miles E of TH107E · Structure no. 8830665

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH5D over Thorn Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying CH5D over Thorn Run in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCH5D
CrossesThorn Run
Location0.50 Miles E of TH107E
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98534, -83.29471
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CH5D over Thorn Run built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH5D over Thorn 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 CH5D over Thorn Run carry?

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

How long is CH5D over Thorn Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CH5D over Thorn Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.