US Bridges

SR 568 E Sandusky over Eagle Creek #

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.38 Mi. E of Sandusky ST · Structure no. 3204774

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,775
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 568 E Sandusky over Eagle Creek # is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 568 E Sandusky over Eagle Creek # in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 7,775 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,792 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 568 E Sandusky
CrossesEagle Creek #
Location0.38 Mi. E of Sandusky ST
RouteState Highway 568
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03691, -83.64314
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,775 (2015)
Projected traffic10,792 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 568 E Sandusky over Eagle Creek # built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 568 E Sandusky over Eagle Creek # 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 568 E Sandusky over Eagle Creek # carry?

About 7,775 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 568 E Sandusky over Eagle Creek #?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 568 E Sandusky over Eagle Creek #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.