US Bridges

Huss Street over Sandusky River

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · Sandusky River · Structure no. 7460252

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huss Street over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huss Street over Sandusky River in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHuss Street
CrossesSandusky River
LocationSandusky River
RouteCity Street 471
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13107, -83.16653
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,221 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huss Street over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huss 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Huss Street over Sandusky River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huss Street over Sandusky River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Huss Street over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.