SR 53 over Muskellunge Creek
GoodSandusky County, Ohio · 1.95 Mi. North of Usr 20 · Structure no. 7202318
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,393
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Muskellunge Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Muskellunge Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 11,393 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,813 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Muskellunge Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is SR 53 over Muskellunge 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 Muskellunge Creek carry?
About 11,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Muskellunge Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Muskellunge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.