CH61A over Sandusky River
GoodWyandot County, Ohio · Just W of TH60A · Structure no. 8837236
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 385
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH61A over Sandusky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH61A 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH61A over Sandusky River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH61A 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CH61A over Sandusky River carry?
About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CH61A over Sandusky River?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CH61A over Sandusky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.