US Bridges

N Poplar Street over Sandusky River

Poor

Crawford County, Ohio · 450 Ft South of River St. · Structure no. 1760653

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,346
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Poplar Street over Sandusky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Poplar Street over Sandusky River in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,256 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Poplar Street
CrossesSandusky River
Location450 Ft South of River St.
RouteCity Street 4X09
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81185, -82.97793
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2022)
Projected traffic3,256 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Poplar Street over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Poplar Street over Sandusky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N Poplar Street over Sandusky River carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Poplar Street over Sandusky River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Poplar Street over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.