US Bridges

CH47G over Sandusky River

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1000 North of Indian Mil · Structure no. 8835756

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH47G over Sandusky River is a steel truss - thru carrying CH47G over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2035. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH47G
CrossesSandusky River
Location1000 North of Indian Mil
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86548, -83.25199
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2015)
Projected traffic512 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CH47G over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH47G 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 CH47G over Sandusky River carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CH47G over Sandusky River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CH47G over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.