US Bridges

SR 590 over Nine Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.20 Mi. North of Ir 80 · Structure no. 7203519

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 590 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 590 over Nine Mile Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,553 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 590
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location0.20 Mi. North of Ir 80
RouteState Highway 590
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43835, -83.22079
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2018)
Projected traffic2,553 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 Nine Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 590 over Nine Mile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 590 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 590 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 590 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.