US Bridges

SR 231 over Sandusky River

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1.6 KM N. of SR 294 · Structure no. 8803404

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 231 over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 231 over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 721 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 231
CrossesSandusky River
Location1.6 KM N. of SR 294
RouteState Highway 231
StateOhio
Coordinates40.747, -83.13078
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2015)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 231 over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 231 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 231 over Sandusky River carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 231 over Sandusky River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 231 over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.