US Bridges

SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N of SR 103 E · Structure no. 8810000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,399 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N of SR 103 E
RouteState Highway 53
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9562, -83.27237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2015)
Projected traffic4,399 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 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 53 over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.