US Bridges

SR 231 over Greasy Run

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.74 Mi. North of Usr 67 · Structure no. 8803692

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,539
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 231 over Greasy Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 231 over Greasy Run in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,136 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 231
CrossesGreasy Run
Location0.74 Mi. North of Usr 67
RouteState Highway 231
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96896, -83.17024
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,539 (2015)
Projected traffic2,136 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 231 over Greasy Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 231 over Greasy 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 231 over Greasy Run carry?

About 1,539 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 231 over Greasy Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 231 over Greasy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.