US Bridges

Sen TR 28 over Sandusky River

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .31 MI N of T38 · Structure no. 7448600

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sen TR 28 over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sen TR 28 over Sandusky River in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSen TR 28
CrossesSandusky River
Location.31 MI N of T38
RouteCounty Highway T0028
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00833, -83.195
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sen TR 28 over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sen TR 28 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sen TR 28 over Sandusky River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sen TR 28 over Sandusky River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sen TR 28 over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.