US Bridges

Kerstetter Road over Sandusky River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 1.8 Miles West of SR-4 · Structure no. 1744305

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerstetter Road over Sandusky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kerstetter Road over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKerstetter Road
CrossesSandusky River
Location1.8 Miles West of SR-4
RouteCounty Highway C0121
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80361, -83.00583
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kerstetter Road over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kerstetter 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 Kerstetter Road over Sandusky River carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kerstetter Road over Sandusky River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kerstetter Road over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.