US Bridges

Usr 250 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Huron County, Ohio · .04 Mi.S.Of Erie Co.Line · Structure no. 3903494

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,942
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 250 over Rattlesnake Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 14,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,739 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 250
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location.04 Mi.S.Of Erie Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28588, -82.60576
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,942 (2015)
Projected traffic20,739 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 250 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 14,942 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.