US Bridges

CH182 East Wyandot over Sandusky River

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · .55M East of Upper · Structure no. 8848963

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,640
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH182 East Wyandot over Sandusky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH182 East Wyandot over Sandusky River in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,992 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCH182 East Wyandot
CrossesSandusky River
Location.55M East of Upper
RouteCity Street 330
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82749, -83.27086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,640 (2015)
Projected traffic11,992 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CH182 East Wyandot over Sandusky River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH182 East Wyandot 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 CH182 East Wyandot over Sandusky River carry?

About 8,640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CH182 East Wyandot over Sandusky River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CH182 East Wyandot over Sandusky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.