TR 59 over Geo Gries Ditch
GoodSandusky County, Ohio · 1.18 Mi. East of TR 74 · Structure no. 7248024
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 59 over Geo Gries Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 59 over Geo Gries Ditch in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 59 over Geo Gries Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 59 over Geo 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does TR 59 over Geo Gries Ditch carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 59 over Geo Gries Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 59 over Geo Gries Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.