US Bridges

SR 99 over Trib of Huron River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 1.4 MI N of SR162 · Structure no. 3902366

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 over Trib of Huron River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 99 over Trib of Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 46 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 99
CrossesTrib of Huron River
Location1.4 MI N of SR162
RouteState Highway 99
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12455, -82.72008
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 over Trib of Huron River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 99 over Trib of 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 99 over Trib of Huron River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 over Trib of Huron River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 99 over Trib of Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.