Sandhill 040 over Sandhill / Seymour Crk
PoorHuron County, Ohio · 0.7 MI S of SR 20 · Structure no. 3930734
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 384
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandhill 040 over Sandhill / Seymour Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandhill 040 over Sandhill / Seymour Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 384 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandhill 040 over Sandhill / Seymour Crk built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Sandhill 040 over Sandhill / Seymour Crk 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 040 over Sandhill / Seymour Crk carry?
About 384 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sandhill 040 over Sandhill / Seymour Crk?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sandhill 040 over Sandhill / Seymour Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.