US Bridges

Hayes Avenue over Sandusky Riv(hayes Ave)

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.17 Miles East of Bidwel · Structure no. 7230095

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,482
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes Avenue over Sandusky Riv(hayes Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hayes Avenue over Sandusky Riv(hayes Ave) in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,482 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,609 by 2035. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHayes Avenue
CrossesSandusky Riv(hayes Ave)
Location0.17 Miles East of Bidwel
RouteCity Street 6
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34185, -83.11024
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,482 (2015)
Projected traffic7,609 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hayes Avenue over Sandusky Riv(hayes Ave) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes Avenue over Sandusky Riv(hayes Ave) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hayes Avenue over Sandusky Riv(hayes Ave) carry?

About 5,482 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hayes Avenue over Sandusky Riv(hayes Ave)?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes Avenue over Sandusky Riv(hayes Ave)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.