US Bridges

TH13A over Sycamore Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.25 Miles S of TH14A · Structure no. 8831408

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH13A over Sycamore Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TH13A over Sycamore Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTH13A
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.25 Miles S of TH14A
RouteCounty Highway T0013
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97471, -83.18114
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 TH13A over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH13A over Sycamore 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TH13A over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TH13A over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TH13A over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.