US Bridges

CR 41 over Muskellunge Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · .28 Mi. East of SR 590 · Structure no. 7234074

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
933
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 41 over Muskellunge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 41 over Muskellunge Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 41
CrossesMuskellunge Creek
Location.28 Mi. East of SR 590
RouteCounty Highway C0041
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32617, -83.22038
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2015)
Projected traffic1,295 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 41 over Muskellunge Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 41 over Muskellunge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 41 over Muskellunge Creek carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 41 over Muskellunge Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 41 over Muskellunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.