US Bridges

Township Road 183 over Racoon Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.46 Miles East of SR 101 · Structure no. 7232098

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 183 over Racoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Township Road 183 over Racoon Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 183
CrossesRacoon Creek
Location0.46 Miles East of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway T0183
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27053, -82.96633
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Township Road 183 over Racoon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 183 over Racoon 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 Township Road 183 over Racoon Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 183 over Racoon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 183 over Racoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.