US Bridges

Cli CR 38 over Sandusky River

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.25 Miles East of SR 53 · Structure no. 7434898

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,411
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cli CR 38 over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cli CR 38 over Sandusky River in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,411 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,958 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCli CR 38
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.25 Miles East of SR 53
RouteCounty Highway C0038
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1675, -83.16333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,411 (2015)
Projected traffic1,958 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cli CR 38 over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cli CR 38 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cli CR 38 over Sandusky River carry?

About 1,411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cli CR 38 over Sandusky River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cli CR 38 over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.