US Bridges

CH47X over Sandusky River

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · Indian Mill Park · Structure no. 8835764

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
369
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH47X over Sandusky River is a steel truss - thru carrying CH47X over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 112 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCH47X
CrossesSandusky River
LocationIndian Mill Park
RouteCounty Highway C047x
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86317, -83.25367
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2015)
Projected traffic512 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH47X over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CH47X 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 CH47X over Sandusky River carry?

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

How long is CH47X over Sandusky River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CH47X over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.