US Bridges

SR 53 over The Outlet

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · 1.85 Mi. South of SR37 · Structure no. 3300455

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,054
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over The Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over The Outlet in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,054 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,851 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 53
CrossesThe Outlet
Location1.85 Mi. South of SR37
RouteState Highway 53
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77763, -83.52753
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,054 (2015)
Projected traffic2,851 by 2035
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 53 over The Outlet built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over The Outlet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 over The Outlet carry?

About 2,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over The Outlet?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over The Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.