US Bridges

Usr 23 SB over Tymochtee Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 3.0 Mi. East of SR 15 · Structure no. 8800936

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,371
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 SB over Tymochtee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 SB over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,371 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,231 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 23 SB
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location3.0 Mi. East of SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91699, -83.35436
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,371 (2015)
Projected traffic10,231 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 23 SB over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 23 SB over Tymochtee 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 Usr 23 SB over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 7,371 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 SB over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 SB over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.