US Bridges

Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Megginson Crk

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Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of SR 20 · Structure no. 3930786

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Megginson Crk is a concrete slab carrying Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Megginson Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 384 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSandhill RD 040
CrossesSandhill / Megginson Crk
Location0.2 MI S of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway C0040
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25896, -82.76438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2015)
Projected traffic533 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Megginson Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Megginson Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Megginson Crk carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Megginson Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Megginson Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.