US Bridges

TR 74 over Geo Gries Ditch

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · .18 Mi. North of TR 55 · Structure no. 7248148

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
147
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 74 over Geo Gries Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 74 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 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 74
CrossesGeo Gries Ditch
Location.18 Mi. North of TR 55
RouteCounty Highway T0074
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35844, -83.28089
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2015)
Projected traffic204 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 TR 74 over Geo Gries Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 74 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 74 over Geo Gries Ditch carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 74 over Geo Gries Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 74 over Geo Gries Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.