US Bridges

CR 65 over Branch of Mud Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · .39 Mi. West of CR 90 · Structure no. 7248067

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 over Branch of Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 65 over Branch of Mud Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 65
CrossesBranch of Mud Creek
Location.39 Mi. West of CR 90
RouteCounty Highway C0065
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37045, -83.24892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2015)
Projected traffic422 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 CR 65 over Branch of Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65 over Branch of Mud 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 CR 65 over Branch of Mud Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 65 over Branch of Mud Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65 over Branch of Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.