US Bridges

North Mulberry ST over Racoon Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. E. of N. Woodland · Structure no. 7260327

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Mulberry ST over Racoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Mulberry ST over Racoon Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Mulberry ST
CrossesRacoon Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. of N. Woodland
RouteCity Street MLBRY
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30542, -82.98505
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 North Mulberry ST over Racoon Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Mulberry ST over Racoon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does North Mulberry ST over Racoon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Mulberry ST over Racoon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns North Mulberry ST over Racoon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.