US Bridges

SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 4.71 Mi. South of SR 67 · Structure no. 8801746

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,161
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location4.71 Mi. South of SR 67
RouteState Highway 53
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80291, -83.35609
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2015)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2035
Trucks6%
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

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 53 over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 53 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.