US Bridges

Usr 250 over Trib.Of Norwalk Creek

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.35 Miles S.Of U.S.20 · Structure no. 3903702

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,525
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Trib.Of Norwalk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Usr 250 over Trib.Of Norwalk Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 7,525 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,445 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 250
CrossesTrib.Of Norwalk Creek
Location0.35 Miles S.Of U.S.20
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2189, -82.59568
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,525 (2015)
Projected traffic10,445 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Trib.Of Norwalk Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 250 over Trib.Of Norwalk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over Trib.Of Norwalk Creek carry?

About 7,525 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Trib.Of Norwalk Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Trib.Of Norwalk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.