US Bridges

Usr 23 SB over Sandusky River

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.7 Mi. South of Usr 30 · Structure no. 8800332

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,563
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 SB over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 SB over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,563 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,497 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 23 SB
CrossesSandusky River
Location1.7 Mi. South of Usr 30
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78803, -83.24254
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,563 (2015)
Projected traffic10,497 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 23 SB over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Usr 23 SB 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 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 23 SB over Sandusky River carry?

About 7,563 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 SB over Sandusky River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 SB over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.