US Bridges

SR 294 over Tymochtee Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.7 Mi. East of SR37 · Structure no. 8803846

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 294 over Tymochtee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 294 over Tymochtee Creek 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 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 294
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location1.7 Mi. East of SR37
RouteState Highway 294
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73754, -83.39781
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 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 Tymochtee Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 294 over Tymochtee 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 294 over Tymochtee Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 294 over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 294 over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.