US Bridges

CH182 over Broken Sword Creek

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.1 Mile East of SR231 · Structure no. 8849013

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH182 over Broken Sword Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CH182 over Broken Sword Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCH182
CrossesBroken Sword Creek
Location1.1 Mile East of SR231
RouteCounty Highway C0182
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82615, -83.153
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2015)
Projected traffic310 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CH182 over Broken Sword Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CH182 over Broken Sword 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 CH182 over Broken Sword Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH182 over Broken Sword Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CH182 over Broken Sword Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.