US Bridges

Tyler Rd. over Bokes Creek

Poor

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of SR 37 · Structure no. 2133814

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Rd. over Bokes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Tyler Rd. over Bokes Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTyler Rd.
CrossesBokes Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway T0175
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33486, -83.21272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyler Rd. over Bokes Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Tyler Rd. over Bokes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Tyler Rd. over Bokes Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tyler Rd. over Bokes Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler Rd. over Bokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.