US Bridges

SR 231 over Broken Sword Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.45 Mi. North of Usr 30 · Structure no. 8803544

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 231 over Broken Sword Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 231 over Broken Sword Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 231
CrossesBroken Sword Creek
Location1.45 Mi. North of Usr 30
RouteState Highway 231
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8277, -83.13153
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2015)
Projected traffic970 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 231 over Broken Sword Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 231 over Broken Sword 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 231 over Broken Sword Creek carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 231 over Broken Sword Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 231 over Broken Sword Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.