US Bridges

Biddle Road over Sandusky River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 1.3 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 1739700

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biddle Road over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Biddle Road 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBiddle Road
CrossesSandusky River
Location1.3 MI N of US 30
RouteCounty Highway C0044
StateOhio
Coordinates40.825, -82.81833
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Biddle Road over Sandusky River built?

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

What condition is Biddle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Biddle Road over Sandusky River carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Biddle Road over Sandusky River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Biddle Road over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.