US Bridges

Beechgrove Road over Sandusky River

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. S. of SR 98 · Structure no. 1739131

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechgrove Road over Sandusky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beechgrove Road over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 617 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeechgrove Road
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.3 Mi. S. of SR 98
RouteCounty Highway C0039
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82667, -82.94
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2015)
Projected traffic856 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$237.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beechgrove Road over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Beechgrove Road over Sandusky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Beechgrove Road over Sandusky River carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beechgrove Road over Sandusky River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beechgrove Road over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.