US Bridges

CH62B over Sandusky River

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · Just W of TH60A · Structure no. 8837325

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH62B over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH62B over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 49 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCH62B
CrossesSandusky River
LocationJust W of TH60A
RouteCounty Highway C0062
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77466, -83.22863
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2015)
Projected traffic276 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 CH62B over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is CH62B 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 CH62B over Sandusky River carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH62B over Sandusky River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CH62B over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.