US Bridges

Ft. Findley Rd. over Victoria Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.39 Mi. W U.S. 20 · Structure no. 7250258

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
955
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft. Findley Rd. over Victoria Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ft. Findley Rd. over Victoria Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFt. Findley Rd.
CrossesVictoria Creek
Location0.39 Mi. W U.S. 20
RouteCounty Highway C0117
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44863, -83.36313
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2015)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ft. Findley Rd. over Victoria Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft. Findley Rd. over Victoria 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ft. Findley Rd. over Victoria Creek carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ft. Findley Rd. over Victoria Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ft. Findley Rd. over Victoria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.