US Bridges

CH56B over Broken Sword Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · Just W of TH135B · Structure no. 8836639

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH56B over Broken Sword Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CH56B over Broken Sword Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 44 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCH56B
CrossesBroken Sword Creek
LocationJust W of TH135B
RouteCounty Highway C0056
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80382, -83.15259
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2015)
Projected traffic128 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 CH56B over Broken Sword Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CH56B over Broken Sword 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CH56B over Broken Sword Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH56B over Broken Sword Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CH56B over Broken Sword Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.