US Bridges

TR 28 over Toussaint Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sandusky County, Ohio · .35 Mi. South of TR 165 · Structure no. 7250088

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 28 over Toussaint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 28 over Toussaint 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 28
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location.35 Mi. South of TR 165
RouteCounty Highway T0028
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48105, -83.37758
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2015)
Projected traffic335 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 TR 28 over Toussaint Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 28 over Toussaint 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 28 over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 28 over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 28 over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.