US Bridges

SR 99 over Pipe Creek

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 3.82 Miles N of Huron CO · Structure no. 2202794

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,890
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 over Pipe Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 99 over Pipe Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,011 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 99
CrossesPipe Creek
Location3.82 Miles N of Huron CO
RouteState Highway 99
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33965, -82.74746
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2015)
Projected traffic4,011 by 2035
Trucks21%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 99 over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 99 over Pipe Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 99 over Pipe Creek carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 99 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.