US Bridges

CH44F over Sandusky River

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.50 Miles E of SH67 · Structure no. 8835152

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH44F over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH44F over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCH44F
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.50 Miles E of SH67
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87648, -83.24014
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2015)
Projected traffic426 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CH44F over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH44F 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CH44F over Sandusky River carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH44F over Sandusky River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CH44F over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.