Township Road 73 over Muskellunge Creek
GoodSandusky County, Ohio · 0.48 MI E. of SR 19 · Structure no. 7242093
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 564
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 73 over Muskellunge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 73 over Muskellunge Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 73 over Muskellunge Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 73 over Muskellunge 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 73 over Muskellunge Creek carry?
About 564 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 73 over Muskellunge Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 73 over Muskellunge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.