US Bridges

SR 293 over Potato Run

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.72 MI North of Usr 30 · Structure no. 8803781

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 293 over Potato Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 293 over Potato Run in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 293
CrossesPotato Run
Location0.72 MI North of Usr 30
RouteState Highway 293
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84301, -83.45758
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2015)
Projected traffic304 by 2035
Trucks13%
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 293 over Potato Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 293 over Potato Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 293 over Potato Run carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 293 over Potato Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 293 over Potato Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.