US Bridges

Township Road 278 over Strong Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.41 Miles S. of TR 237 · Structure no. 7246145

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 278 over Strong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road 278 over Strong Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 278
CrossesStrong Creek
Location0.41 Miles S. of TR 237
RouteCounty Highway T0278
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35909, -82.91636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2015)
Projected traffic276 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Township Road 278 over Strong Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 278 over Strong 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 278 over Strong Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 278 over Strong Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Township Road 278 over Strong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.