US Bridges

N. Lane Street over Sandusky River

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S. of SR98 · Structure no. 1760068

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,935
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Lane Street over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Lane Street over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,686 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. Lane Street
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.3 MI S. of SR98
RouteCity Street 121
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81174, -82.97195
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,935 (2022)
Projected traffic2,686 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 N. Lane Street over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is N. Lane Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N. Lane Street over Sandusky River carry?

About 1,935 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Lane Street over Sandusky River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N. Lane Street over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.