US Bridges

SR 547 over Trib. of Frink Run

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 3.41 Miles East of SR 4 · Structure no. 3904229

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 547 over Trib. of Frink Run is a concrete frame carrying SR 547 over Trib. of Frink Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 547
CrossesTrib. of Frink Run
Location3.41 Miles East of SR 4
RouteState Highway 547
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22396, -82.76655
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2015)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 547 over Trib. of Frink Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 547 over Trib. of Frink Run 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 547 over Trib. of Frink Run carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 547 over Trib. of Frink Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 547 over Trib. of Frink Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.