US Bridges

TH124A over Sandusky River

GoodPosted for load

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.75 Miles N of US 23 · Structure no. 8845840

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH124A over Sandusky River is a steel truss - thru carrying TH124A over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTH124A
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.75 Miles N of US 23
RouteCounty Highway T0124
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75437, -83.22033
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2015)
Projected traffic273 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TH124A over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH124A 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 TH124A over Sandusky River carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TH124A over Sandusky River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TH124A over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.