US Bridges

SR 510 over Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.27 Mi. N of SR 412 · Structure no. 7203217

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 510 over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 510 over Little Raccoon Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 510
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location0.27 Mi. N of SR 412
RouteState Highway 510
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37278, -82.97369
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2015)
Projected traffic566 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 510 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 510 over Little Raccoon 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 510 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 510 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns SR 510 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.