US Bridges

SR 590 over Muskellunge Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 2.61 Mi. North of SR 12 · Structure no. 7203330

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 590 over Muskellunge Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 590 over Muskellunge Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 590
CrossesMuskellunge Creek
Location2.61 Mi. North of SR 12
RouteState Highway 590
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28398, -83.23559
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2015)
Projected traffic806 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 590 over Muskellunge Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 590 over Muskellunge 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 590 over Muskellunge Creek carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 590 over Muskellunge Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 590 over Muskellunge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.