US Bridges

Mccurdy Road over Sandusky River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. S. of SR 98 · Structure no. 1744909

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccurdy Road over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mccurdy Road over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 121 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMccurdy Road
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.7 Mi. S. of SR 98
RouteCounty Highway T0145
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83167, -82.89833
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Mccurdy Road over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Mccurdy 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 Mccurdy Road over Sandusky River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mccurdy Road over Sandusky River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mccurdy Road over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.