Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Frink Run
PoorClosed to trafficHuron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Everingin RD · Structure no. 3930610
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 361
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Frink Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Frink Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 81 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Frink Run built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Frink Run 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Frink Run carry?
About 361 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Frink Run?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Frink Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.