US Bridges

County Road 198 over Green Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · .22 Mi. North of CR 181 · Structure no. 7230427

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 198 over Green Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 198 over Green Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 58 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 198
CrossesGreen Creek
Location.22 Mi. North of CR 181
RouteCounty Highway C0198
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.275, -83.07167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2015)
Projected traffic854 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 198 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is County Road 198 over Green 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 198 over Green Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 198 over Green Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 198 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.