US Bridges

CH130A over Sandusky River

GoodPosted for load

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.25 Miles S of CH62C · Structure no. 8847134

Built
1878
147 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH130A over Sandusky River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CH130A over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1878 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 147 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 8 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCH130A
CrossesSandusky River
Location0.25 Miles S of CH62C
RouteCounty Highway C0130
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77079, -83.16901
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2015)
Projected traffic115 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH130A over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CH130A 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 CH130A over Sandusky River carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CH130A over Sandusky River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CH130A over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.