CH55A over Sandusky River
FairWyandot County, Ohio · 0.15 Miles E of SH199 · Structure no. 8836442
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 423
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH55A over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH55A over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH55A over Sandusky River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH55A 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CH55A over Sandusky River carry?
About 423 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CH55A over Sandusky River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CH55A over Sandusky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.