US Bridges

W. Mary Street over Sandusky River

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of SR4 Bucyrus · Structure no. 1760009

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,486
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Mary Street over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Mary Street over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,063 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Mary Street
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.2 Mi. W. of SR4 Bucyrus
RouteCity Street WMARY
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8108, -82.97948
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2022)
Projected traffic2,063 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. Mary Street over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is W. Mary Street over Sandusky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does W. Mary Street over Sandusky River carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Mary Street over Sandusky River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W. Mary Street over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.