US Bridges

Marion-Melmore RD over Sandusky River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of CR 12 · Structure no. 1733109

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
937
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion-Melmore RD over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion-Melmore RD over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 937 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion-Melmore RD
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.2 Mi. N. of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway C0001
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74244, -83.09251
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2015)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Marion-Melmore RD over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion-Melmore RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marion-Melmore RD over Sandusky River carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marion-Melmore RD over Sandusky River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Marion-Melmore RD over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.