US Bridges

SR 53 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.78 Mi. North of SR 523 · Structure no. 7202431

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,729
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 53 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,729 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,340 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.78 Mi. North of SR 523
RouteState Highway 53
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45183, -83.0549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,729 (2018)
Projected traffic9,340 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Muddy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 6,729 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.