US Bridges

CH16C over Sycamore Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.30 Miles W of SH 231 · Structure no. 8831824

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH16C over Sycamore Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CH16C over Sycamore Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCH16C
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.30 Miles W of SH 231
RouteCounty Highway C0016
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96417, -83.17575
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2018)
Projected traffic308 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CH16C over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH16C 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 CH16C over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CH16C over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CH16C over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.