US Bridges

SR 547 over Trib W Br Huron River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 5.17 Miles North of SR 4 · Structure no. 3904334

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 547 over Trib W Br Huron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 547 over Trib W Br Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 547
CrossesTrib W Br Huron River
Location5.17 Miles North of SR 4
RouteState Highway 547
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23555, -82.73657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2015)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 W Br Huron River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 547 over Trib W Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 547 over Trib W Br Huron River carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 547 over Trib W Br Huron River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 547 over Trib W Br Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.