US Bridges

County Road 51 over Muskellunge Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.80 MI W US 6 · Structure no. 7242360

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
686
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 51 over Muskellunge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 51 over Muskellunge Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 51
CrossesMuskellunge Creek
Location0.80 MI W US 6
RouteCounty Highway C0051
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34926, -83.18079
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2015)
Projected traffic952 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 51 over Muskellunge Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 51 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 51 over Muskellunge Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 51 over Muskellunge Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 51 over Muskellunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.