US Bridges

SR 103 over Sandusky River

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.72 Mi. East of SR 53 · Structure no. 8802769

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 103 over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 103
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.72 Mi. East of SR 53
RouteState Highway 103
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94915, -83.25852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length239 ft (72.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2015)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 103 over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 103 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 103 over Sandusky River carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 over Sandusky River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.