Knauss Road over Sandusky River
GoodCrawford County, Ohio · 4.1 Mi. N. of SR 4 · Structure no. 1736396
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Knauss Road over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Knauss Road over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Knauss Road over Sandusky River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Knauss Road 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 Knauss Road over Sandusky River carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Knauss Road over Sandusky River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Knauss Road over Sandusky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.