US Bridges

SR 590 over Muddy Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1.4 Mi. N. of Usr 20 · Structure no. 7203454

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 590 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 590 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 69 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 590
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. of Usr 20
RouteState Highway 590
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41244, -83.22111
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 590 over Muddy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 590 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 590 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 590 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.