US Bridges

Usr 250 over Huron River

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 1.08 MI N of Huron County · Structure no. 2203812

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,763
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Huron River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 250 over Huron River in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 18,763 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,043 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUsr 250
CrossesHuron River
Location1.08 MI N of Huron County
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30139, -82.60954
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,763 (2015)
Projected traffic26,043 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 250 over Huron River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Usr 250 over Huron 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over Huron River carry?

About 18,763 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Huron River?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.