US Bridges

County Road 197 over Racoon Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.35 Miles West of SR 101 · Structure no. 7232454

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,662
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 197 over Racoon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 197 over Racoon Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,695 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 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 197
CrossesRacoon Creek
Location0.35 Miles West of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28814, -82.98166
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,662 (2015)
Projected traffic3,695 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 County Road 197 over Racoon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 197 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 County Road 197 over Racoon Creek carry?

About 2,662 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 197 over Racoon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 197 over Racoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.