US Bridges

Township Road 68 over Br over Little Sandusky

Good

Marion County, Ohio · .06 MI E of JCT CR83 · Structure no. 5131473

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 68 over Br over Little Sandusky is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 68 over Br over Little Sandusky in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 68
CrossesBr over Little Sandusky
Location.06 MI E of JCT CR83
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70222, -83.24675
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

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 Township Road 68 over Br over Little Sandusky built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 68 over Br over Little Sandusky 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 Township Road 68 over Br over Little Sandusky carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Township Road 68 over Br over Little Sandusky?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 68 over Br over Little Sandusky?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.