Sandusky County Bridge Report Card
Sandusky County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sandusky County, Ohio
Sandusky County has 303 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.6% is at or below the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 36,877 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sandusky County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 303 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 36,877 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.6% | 5.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.6% of measured traffic | 1.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,354,949 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 36,877 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sandusky County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30,000 | 1954 |
| Tr 209 over Sandusky River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,227 | 1915 |
| Sr590 over Ir80 Ohio Tpk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,839 | 1954 |
| Cherry St. over Portage River Cherry ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 955 | 1975 |
| CR 213 over Green Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 662 | 1973 |
| Yorktown RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 471 | 1954 |
| Vickery RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 372 | 1954 |
| Karbler DR over I80 Ohio Tpk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 351 | 1954 |
| Four Mile House RD over I80 Ohio Tpk | High traffic | Fair | 300,000 | 1954 |
| I80 Oh Tpk over Trapp RD | High traffic | Fair | 43,463 | 1954 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.