Ple TR 143 over Sandusky River "closed"
PoorClosed to trafficSeneca County, Ohio · .18 MI E of SR 53 · Structure no. 7444060
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ple TR 143 over Sandusky River "closed" is a steel truss - thru carrying Ple TR 143 over Sandusky River "closed" in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 111 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ple TR 143 over Sandusky River "closed" built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Ple TR 143 over Sandusky River "closed" 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ple TR 143 over Sandusky River "closed" carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Ple TR 143 over Sandusky River "closed"?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Ple TR 143 over Sandusky River "closed"?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.