US Bridges

SR 61 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 3.08 Miles N. of USR250 · Structure no. 3902110

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,563
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 61 over Rattlesnake Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,563 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,945 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location3.08 Miles N. of USR250
RouteState Highway 61
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26987, -82.57171
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,563 (2015)
Projected traffic4,945 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 61 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Rattlesnake Creek 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 SR 61 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 3,563 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 61 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.