US Bridges

CH9A over Sandusky River

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.50 M W of Mexico · Structure no. 8830843

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH9A over Sandusky River is a steel truss - thru carrying CH9A over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCH9A
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.50 M W of Mexico
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98882, -83.20375
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CH9A over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH9A 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CH9A over Sandusky River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH9A over Sandusky River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CH9A over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.