US Bridges

Miller Street over Sycamore Creek

Poor

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.22 MI W of S.R. 231 · Structure no. 8860166

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Street over Sycamore Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Miller Street over Sycamore Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesMiller Street
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.22 MI W of S.R. 231
RouteCity Street 122
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95889, -83.17418
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Miller Street over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Street over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Miller Street over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miller Street over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Street over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.