US Bridges

SR 101 over Branch of Pickerel Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · .7 Mi. NE of Yorktown Rd. · Structure no. 7202504

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,035
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Branch of Pickerel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 101 over Branch of Pickerel Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,035 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,213 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesBranch of Pickerel Creek
Location.7 Mi. NE of Yorktown Rd.
RouteState Highway 101
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32261, -82.94309
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,035 (2015)
Projected traffic4,213 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 101 over Branch of Pickerel Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Branch of Pickerel 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Branch of Pickerel Creek carry?

About 3,035 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Branch of Pickerel Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Branch of Pickerel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.