US Bridges

SR 231 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.5 MI S. of SR-103 · Structure no. 8803641

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,479
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 231 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 231 over Sycamore Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 231
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.5 MI S. of SR-103
RouteState Highway 231
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94138, -83.13156
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2015)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 231 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 231 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 231 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.