US Bridges

CH16C over Taylor Run

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.50 Miles E of CH35A · Structure no. 8831726

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH16C over Taylor Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH16C over Taylor Run in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 50 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 6 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCH16C
CrossesTaylor Run
Location0.50 Miles E of CH35A
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96385, -83.22083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2015)
Projected traffic436 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 CH16C over Taylor Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CH16C over Taylor Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CH16C over Taylor Run carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH16C over Taylor Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CH16C over Taylor Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.