US Bridges

SR 67 over Sandusky River

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · Northeast of Upper Sandus · Structure no. 8802262

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,123
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,123 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,947 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesSandusky River
LocationNortheast of Upper Sandus
RouteState Highway 67
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89359, -83.23423
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,123 (2015)
Projected traffic2,947 by 2035
Trucks13%
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

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 67 over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over 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 SR 67 over Sandusky River carry?

About 2,123 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Sandusky River?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.