US Bridges

County Road 181 over Green Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.14 Miles W. of CR 198 · Structure no. 7230176

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 181 over Green Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 181 over Green Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 181
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.14 Miles W. of CR 198
RouteCounty Highway C0181
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27167, -83.075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2015)
Projected traffic491 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 181 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 181 over Green 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 181 over Green Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 181 over Green Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 181 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.