US Bridges

TH127A over Sandusky River

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · Just N of 141A · Structure no. 8847002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH127A over Sandusky River is a steel truss - thru carrying TH127A over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTH127A
CrossesSandusky River
LocationJust N of 141A
RouteCounty Highway T0127
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75378, -83.20748
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2015)
Projected traffic71 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TH127A over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH127A 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 TH127A over Sandusky River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TH127A over Sandusky River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TH127A over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.