US Bridges

US 23 Sb-Us 30 EB over Sandusky River

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.25 Mi. East of SR 53 · Structure no. 8800669

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,580
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 Sb-Us 30 EB over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 Sb-Us 30 EB over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,580 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,073 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23 Sb-Us 30 EB
CrossesSandusky River
Location1.25 Mi. East of SR 53
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84938, -83.2598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,580 (2015)
Projected traffic16,073 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 Sb-Us 30 EB over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 Sb-Us 30 EB 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 US 23 Sb-Us 30 EB over Sandusky River carry?

About 11,580 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 23 Sb-Us 30 EB over Sandusky River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 Sb-Us 30 EB over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.