US Bridges

SR 293 over Potato Run

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · .25 MI East of SR 293 N · Structure no. 8801215

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 293 over Potato Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 293 over Potato Run in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 293
CrossesPotato Run
Location.25 MI East of SR 293 N
RouteState Highway 293
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83259, -83.45159
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2015)
Projected traffic304 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 293 over Potato Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 293 over Potato Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 293 over Potato Run carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 293 over Potato Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 293 over Potato Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.