US Bridges

SR 18D Perry ST over Sandusky River

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 900 Ft W JCT SR 100 · Structure no. 7400705

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,708
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18D Perry ST over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18D Perry ST over Sandusky River in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 7,708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,699 by 2035. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18D Perry ST
CrossesSandusky River
Location900 Ft W JCT SR 100
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11562, -83.17867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,708 (2015)
Projected traffic10,699 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18D Perry ST over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18D Perry ST over Sandusky River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18D Perry ST over Sandusky River carry?

About 7,708 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 18D Perry ST over Sandusky River?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18D Perry ST over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.