US Bridges

CR 32 over Wagner Ditch

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · .19 Miles North of CR 1 · Structure no. 7244178

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32 over Wagner Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 32 over Wagner Ditch in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 32
CrossesWagner Ditch
Location.19 Miles North of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway C0032
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25747, -83.36105
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$98 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 32 over Wagner Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32 over Wagner Ditch 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 32 over Wagner Ditch carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 32 over Wagner Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32 over Wagner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.