US Bridges

SR 19 over Fishing Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1.77 Mi. North of Ir 80 · Structure no. 7201249

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 19 over Fishing Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesFishing Creek
Location1.77 Mi. North of Ir 80
RouteState Highway 19
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43314, -83.13525
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 19 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 19 over Fishing Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.