US Bridges

W. Mansfield ST over Sandusky River Mans ST

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of SR 4 · Structure no. 1747118

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,764
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Mansfield ST over Sandusky River Mans ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Mansfield ST over Sandusky River Mans ST in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 92 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 3,764 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,224 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesW. Mansfield ST
CrossesSandusky River Mans ST
Location0.3 Mi. W. of SR 4
RouteCity Street 330
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80911, -82.98216
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,764 (2015)
Projected traffic5,224 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$200,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Mansfield ST over Sandusky River Mans ST built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is W. Mansfield ST over Sandusky River Mans ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does W. Mansfield ST over Sandusky River Mans ST carry?

About 3,764 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W. Mansfield ST over Sandusky River Mans ST?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W. Mansfield ST over Sandusky River Mans ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.