US Bridges

SR 53 over Havens Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.12 Mi. S of Old CR 35 · Structure no. 7202229

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,642
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Havens Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 53 over Havens Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5,642 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,831 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesHavens Creek
Location0.12 Mi. S of Old CR 35
RouteState Highway 53
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28958, -83.17134
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,642 (2015)
Projected traffic7,831 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 53 over Havens Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Havens 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Havens Creek carry?

About 5,642 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Havens Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Havens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.