US Bridges

SR 53 over Oak Run

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 7 MI W of Upper Sandusky · Structure no. 8801703

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,161
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Oak Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 53 over Oak Run in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 31 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 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 53
CrossesOak Run
Location7 MI W of Upper Sandusky
RouteState Highway 53
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80275, -83.37903
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2015)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 53 over Oak Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 53 over Oak Run 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 SR 53 over Oak Run carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Oak Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Oak Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.