US Bridges

CH330 over Tymochtee Creek

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.50 Miles W of TH103 · Structure no. 8849471

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH330 over Tymochtee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH330 over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 70 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 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCH330
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location0.50 Miles W of TH103
RouteCounty Highway C0330
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83279, -83.35945
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2015)
Projected traffic687 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CH330 over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is CH330 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 CH330 over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CH330 over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CH330 over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.