US Bridges

Leesville Road over Sandusky River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of US 30 · Structure no. 1746871

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesville Road over Sandusky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Leesville Road over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 63 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLeesville Road
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.2 Mi. S. of US 30
RouteCounty Highway C0229
StateOhio
Coordinates40.805, -82.81167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2015)
Projected traffic137 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesville Road over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Leesville 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 Leesville Road over Sandusky River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Leesville 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns Leesville Road over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.