US Bridges

US 30 over Sandusky River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 1.47 MI E of SR 4 · Structure no. 1701592

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,934
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,934 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,236 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesSandusky River
Location1.47 MI E of SR 4
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82262, -82.94706
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,934 (2015)
Projected traffic8,236 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 30 over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Sandusky River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Sandusky River carry?

About 5,934 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Sandusky River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.