Chapin Rd TR131 over Chapin Rd/old Woman Crk
Erie County, Ohio · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Chapin Rd TR131 over Chapin Rd/old Woman Crk in Erie County, Ohio, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 51 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 385 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 82 of the 226 inventoried bridges in Erie County rated fair (36.3%); 4 (1.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 8 to 7, substructure 6 to 5.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 68 ft |
| Location | B-401 |
| NBI structure number | 2230607 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Erie County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I80 Oh Tpk over Mills Creek | 1954 | 42,178 | Fair |
| I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR | 1954 | 42,178 | Good |
| I80 Oh Tpk over Portland Rd | 1954 | 42,178 | Fair |
| I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR & Kelly Rd | 1954 | 41,539 | Good |
| I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch | 1954 | 40,573 | Fair |
| I80 Oh Tpk over Old Womans Creek | 1954 | 40,573 | Good |
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