CO RD 178-SMITH RD over Bark Creek
GoodSandusky County, Ohio · 0.47 Miles N. of TR 221 · Structure no. 7230648
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,524
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 178-SMITH RD over Bark Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 178-SMITH RD over Bark Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 178-SMITH RD over Bark Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 178-SMITH RD over Bark 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 CO RD 178-SMITH RD over Bark Creek carry?
About 1,524 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 178-SMITH RD over Bark Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 178-SMITH RD over Bark Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.