US Bridges

SR 53 over Thorn Run

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.25 S SR 587 · Structure no. 8810001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Thorn Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 53 over Thorn Run 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 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,399 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesThorn Run
Location0.25 S SR 587
RouteState Highway 53
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98739, -83.26249
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2015)
Projected traffic4,399 by 2035
Trucks55%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Thorn Run built?

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

What condition is SR 53 over Thorn Run 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 Thorn Run carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Thorn Run?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Thorn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.