US Bridges

SR 231 over Branch of Sycamore Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.19 Mi. North of Usr 67 · Structure no. 8803714

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,539
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 231 over Branch of Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 231 over Branch of Sycamore Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,136 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 231
CrossesBranch of Sycamore Creek
Location1.19 Mi. North of Usr 67
RouteState Highway 231
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9753, -83.1703
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Branch of Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 231 over Branch of 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 Branch of Sycamore Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 231 over Branch of Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 231 over Branch of Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.