US Bridges

SR 294 over Little Sandusky River

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.27 Mi. West of Usr 23 · Structure no. 8803900

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 294 over Little Sandusky River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 294 over Little Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 294
CrossesLittle Sandusky River
Location0.27 Mi. West of Usr 23
RouteState Highway 294
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73855, -83.21411
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic361 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 294 over Little Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 294 over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 294 over Little Sandusky River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 294 over Little Sandusky River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 294 over Little Sandusky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.