US Bridges

Lovers Lane RD over E Br Huron River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI West of Whittlesey · Structure no. 3930001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane RD over E Br Huron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lovers Lane RD over E Br Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLovers Lane RD
CrossesE Br Huron River
Location0.4 MI West of Whittlesey
RouteCounty Highway T0048
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26519, -82.63712
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2015)
Projected traffic744 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lovers Lane RD over E Br Huron River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane RD over E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lovers Lane RD over E Br Huron River carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lovers Lane RD over E Br Huron River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers Lane RD over E Br Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.