TR 209 over Sandusky River
PoorPosted for loadSandusky County, Ohio · .05 Mi. East of CR 132 · Structure no. 7230168
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 332 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,227
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 209 over Sandusky River is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 209 over Sandusky River in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 209 over Sandusky River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 209 over Sandusky River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 209 over Sandusky River carry?
About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 209 over Sandusky River?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns TR 209 over Sandusky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.