US Bridges

SR 602 over Sandusky River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 5.24 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 1703846

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 602 over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 602 over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,677 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 602
CrossesSandusky River
Location5.24 MI N of US 30
RouteState Highway 602
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83825, -82.85555
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2015)
Projected traffic1,677 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 602 over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 602 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 602 over Sandusky River carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 602 over Sandusky River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 602 over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.