US Bridges

Bismark RD over Stream

Good

Huron County, Ohio · .2 MI E of Heyman RD · Structure no. 3930002

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bismark RD over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bismark RD over Stream in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBismark RD
CrossesStream
Location.2 MI E of Heyman RD
RouteCounty Highway C0016
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16525, -82.80255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2015)
Projected traffic330 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bismark RD over Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bismark RD over Stream 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 Bismark RD over Stream carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bismark RD over Stream?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bismark RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.