US Bridges

CR 201 over Sandusky River

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · .2 Mi. East of CR 132 · Structure no. 7230567

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,589
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 201 over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 201 over Sandusky River in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 42 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 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,206 by 2035. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 201
CrossesSandusky River
Location.2 Mi. East of CR 132
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29159, -83.16407
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2015)
Projected traffic2,206 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 201 over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR 201 over Sandusky River 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 CR 201 over Sandusky River carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 201 over Sandusky River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 201 over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.