US Bridges

SR 18 over Over HUR-020 -1545

Good

Huron County, Ohio · Over USR20 · Structure no. 3900274

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Over HUR-020 -1545 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Over HUR-020 -1545 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesOver HUR-020 -1545
LocationOver USR20
RouteCounty Highway 244
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23863, -82.5727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2015)
Projected traffic558 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Over HUR-020 -1545 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Over HUR-020 -1545 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Over HUR-020 -1545 carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Over HUR-020 -1545?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Over HUR-020 -1545?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.