US Bridges

Countryside Drive over Black Creek.

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · .3MI.NW.OF SR.412 · Structure no. 7260121

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,251
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countryside Drive over Black Creek. is a concrete culvert carrying Countryside Drive over Black Creek. in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,251 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,124 by 2023. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCountryside Drive
CrossesBlack Creek.
Location.3MI.NW.OF SR.412
RouteCity Street CTYSD
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.358, -83.08253
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,251 (2003)
Projected traffic3,124 by 2023
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Countryside Drive over Black Creek. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countryside Drive over Black Creek. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Countryside Drive over Black Creek. carry?

About 2,251 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Countryside Drive over Black Creek.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Countryside Drive over Black Creek.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.