US Bridges

Ella Street over Sandusky River

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of SR53 · Structure no. 7460067

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ella Street over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ella Street over Sandusky River in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElla Street
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.4 MI E of SR53
RouteCity Street 475
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10401, -83.187
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2020)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ella Street over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ella Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ella Street over Sandusky River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ella Street over Sandusky River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ella Street over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.