US Bridges

County Road 53 over Muskellunge Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.24 Mi. S. S.R. 53 · Structure no. 7242174

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,434
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Muskellunge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 53 over Muskellunge Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesMuskellunge Creek
Location0.24 Mi. S. S.R. 53
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39504, -83.10918
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2015)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 County Road 53 over Muskellunge Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 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 53 over Muskellunge Creek carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Muskellunge Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over Muskellunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.