TR 55 over Muddy Creek
FairSandusky County, Ohio · .01 Mi. West of CR 90 · Structure no. 7248504
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 55 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 55 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 55 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 55 over Muddy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does TR 55 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 55 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 55 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.