US Bridges

CH63C over Tymochtee Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · Just W of TH101A · Structure no. 8837562

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH63C over Tymochtee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH63C over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH63C
CrossesTymochtee Creek
LocationJust W of TH101A
RouteCounty Highway C0063
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77375, -83.36121
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 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 CH63C over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH63C over Tymochtee 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 CH63C over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH63C over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CH63C over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.