US Bridges

Ple CR 33 over Sandusky River Ple

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.18 Mile South of TR 152 · Structure no. 7443641

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
465 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ple CR 33 over Sandusky River Ple is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ple CR 33 over Sandusky River Ple in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2035. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPle CR 33
CrossesSandusky River Ple
Location0.18 Mile South of TR 152
RouteCounty Highway C0033
StateOhio
Coordinates41.209, -83.14634
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2015)
Projected traffic364 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ple CR 33 over Sandusky River Ple built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ple CR 33 over Sandusky River Ple 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 Ple CR 33 over Sandusky River Ple carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ple CR 33 over Sandusky River Ple?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ple CR 33 over Sandusky River Ple?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.