US Bridges

Buckeye Street over Racoon Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · Clyde · Structure no. 7260318

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Street over Racoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buckeye Street over Racoon Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuckeye Street
CrossesRacoon Creek
LocationClyde
RouteCity Street BCKYE
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30144, -82.98186
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1998)
Projected traffic555 by 2018
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Buckeye Street over Racoon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Street over Racoon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Buckeye Street over Racoon Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Street over Racoon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Buckeye Street over Racoon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.