US Bridges

TH97A over Tymochtee Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.75 Miles N of SH294 · Structure no. 8841551

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH97A over Tymochtee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TH97A over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTH97A
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location0.75 Miles N of SH294
RouteCounty Highway T0097
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74796, -83.38161
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 TH97A over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH97A 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 TH97A over Tymochtee Creek carry?

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

How long is TH97A over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TH97A over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.