Township Road 231 over Racoon Creek
GoodSandusky County, Ohio · 0.40 Miles East of CR 232 · Structure no. 7240481
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 231 over Racoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 231 over Racoon Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 231 over Racoon Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 231 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 231 over Racoon Creek carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 231 over Racoon Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 231 over Racoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.