US Bridges

SR 294 over Branch of Tymochtee Cree

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. East of SR37 · Structure no. 8803811

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 294 over Branch of Tymochtee Cree is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 294 over Branch of Tymochtee Cree in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 294
CrossesBranch of Tymochtee Cree
Location1.2 Mi. East of SR37
RouteState Highway 294
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73745, -83.40745
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic361 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 294 over Branch of Tymochtee Cree built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 294 over Branch of Tymochtee Cree 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 294 over Branch of Tymochtee Cree carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 294 over Branch of Tymochtee Cree?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 294 over Branch of Tymochtee Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.