TR 72 over Muddy Creek
FairPosted for loadSandusky County, Ohio · 0.53 Miles North of CR 41 · Structure no. 7234201
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 72 over Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 72 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 TR 72 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is TR 72 over Muddy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does TR 72 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 72 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 72 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.