US Bridges

County Road 57 over Muskellunge Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1.22 Mi. East of SR 53 · Structure no. 7242077

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Muskellunge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 57 over Muskellunge Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesMuskellunge Creek
Location1.22 Mi. East of SR 53
RouteCounty Highway C0057
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36167, -83.15333
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2015)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County Road 57 over Muskellunge Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 57 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 57 over Muskellunge Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Muskellunge Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57 over Muskellunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.