US Bridges

CH35A over Sandusky River

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · Just N of TH11E · Structure no. 8833559

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH35A over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH35A over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCH35A
CrossesSandusky River
LocationJust N of TH11E
RouteCounty Highway C0035
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97822, -83.24057
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2015)
Projected traffic658 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CH35A over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH35A 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CH35A over Sandusky River carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH35A over Sandusky River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CH35A over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.