US Bridges

N Sandusky St. Ram over US-23

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.87 MI N of SR37 · Structure no. 2100517

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Sandusky St. Ram over US-23 is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Sandusky St. Ram over US-23 in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2030. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesN Sandusky St. Ram
CrossesUS-23
Location0.87 MI N of SR37
RouteCity Street 23
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31291, -83.06597
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2010)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Sandusky St. Ram over US-23 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Sandusky St. Ram over US-23 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N Sandusky St. Ram over US-23 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Sandusky St. Ram over US-23?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Sandusky St. Ram over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.