US Bridges

TR 153 over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · .32 Mi. East of CR 106 · Structure no. 7248407

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 153 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 153 over Nine Mile Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 153
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location.32 Mi. East of CR 106
RouteCounty Highway T0153
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45111, -83.19555
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2015)
Projected traffic46 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 153 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 153 over Nine Mile 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 TR 153 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 153 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 153 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.