US Bridges

Usr 23 NB over Little Sandusky River

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.46 Mi. North of SR 294 · Structure no. 8800278

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,595
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 NB over Little Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 NB over Little Sandusky River in Wyandot 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,595 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,542 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUsr 23 NB
CrossesLittle Sandusky River
Location0.46 Mi. North of SR 294
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74274, -83.21531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,595 (2015)
Projected traffic10,542 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Usr 23 NB over Little Sandusky River built?

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

What condition is Usr 23 NB over Little Sandusky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 23 NB over Little Sandusky River carry?

About 7,595 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 NB over Little Sandusky River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 NB over Little Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.