US Bridges

SR 309 over Tymochtee Creek

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 6.62 MI E of SR 37 · Structure no. 5101468

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,002
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 309 over Tymochtee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 309 over Tymochtee Creek in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,779 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 309
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location6.62 MI E of SR 37
RouteState Highway 309
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63112, -83.25985
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,002 (2015)
Projected traffic2,779 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 309 over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 309 over Tymochtee Creek 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 SR 309 over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 2,002 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 309 over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 309 over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.