US Bridges

Mason RD CR13 over Mason Rd/Huron River

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · MI-212 · Structure no. 2230186

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason RD CR13 over Mason Rd/Huron River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mason RD CR13 over Mason Rd/Huron River in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMason RD CR13
CrossesMason Rd/Huron River
LocationMI-212
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33651, -82.579
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2015)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason RD CR13 over Mason Rd/Huron River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason RD CR13 over Mason Rd/Huron 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 Mason RD CR13 over Mason Rd/Huron River carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mason RD CR13 over Mason Rd/Huron River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mason RD CR13 over Mason Rd/Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.