US Bridges

SR 598 over Sandusky River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · .86 Miles South of US 30 · Structure no. 1703676

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,180
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 598 over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 598 over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,802 by 2035. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 598
CrossesSandusky River
Location.86 Miles South of US 30
RouteState Highway 598
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79444, -82.7882
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,180 (2015)
Projected traffic5,802 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 598 over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 598 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 598 over Sandusky River carry?

About 4,180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 598 over Sandusky River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 598 over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.