US Bridges

CH16C over Sandusky River

FairPosted for load

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.40 Miles E of SH53 · Structure no. 8831688

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH16C over Sandusky River is a steel truss - thru carrying CH16C over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2038. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCH16C
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.40 Miles E of SH53
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96481, -83.26856
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic144 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 CH16C over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH16C 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 CH16C over Sandusky River carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CH16C over Sandusky River?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CH16C over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.