US Bridges

SR 103 SR 231 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.25 Mi. East of Sycamore · Structure no. 8802858

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 SR 231 over Sycamore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 103 SR 231 over Sycamore Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 103 SR 231
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location1.25 Mi. East of Sycamore
RouteState Highway 103
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94994, -83.14664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2015)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 103 SR 231 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 103 SR 231 over Sycamore 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 SR 103 SR 231 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 SR 231 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 SR 231 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.