US Bridges

CH128A over Sandusky River

FairPosted for load

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.10 Miles N of TH141A · Structure no. 8846588

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH128A over Sandusky River is a steel truss - thru carrying CH128A 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCH128A
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.10 Miles N of TH141A
RouteCounty Highway C0128
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76032, -83.18834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2015)
Projected traffic108 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH128A over Sandusky River built?

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

What condition is CH128A 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 CH128A over Sandusky River carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CH128A over Sandusky River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CH128A over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.