Cherry St. over Portage River Cherry ST
PoorPosted for loadSandusky County, Ohio · 0.01M N of Ft. Findlay RD · Structure no. 7250274
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 955
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry St. over Portage River Cherry ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry St. over Portage River Cherry ST 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 955 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2035. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry St. over Portage River Cherry ST built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry St. over Portage River Cherry ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Cherry St. over Portage River Cherry ST carry?
About 955 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cherry St. over Portage River Cherry ST?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry St. over Portage River Cherry ST?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.