Township Road 55 over Georges Gries Ditch
GoodSandusky County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W CR 66 · Structure no. 7236239
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 55 over Georges Gries Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 55 over Georges Gries Ditch in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 55 over Georges Gries Ditch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 55 over Georges Gries Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 55 over Georges Gries Ditch carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 55 over Georges Gries Ditch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 55 over Georges Gries Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.