US Bridges

CH47C over Tymochtee Creek

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.50 Miles E of CH97E · Structure no. 8835616

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH47C over Tymochtee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH47C over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCH47C
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location0.50 Miles E of CH97E
RouteCounty Highway C0047
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86265, -83.37422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2015)
Projected traffic557 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

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 CH47C over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH47C over Tymochtee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CH47C over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CH47C over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CH47C over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.