US Bridges

Dogtown 031 over Dogtown / Frink Run

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.8 MI S of SR 547 · Structure no. 3930513

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogtown 031 over Dogtown / Frink Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dogtown 031 over Dogtown / Frink Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDogtown 031
CrossesDogtown / Frink Run
Location0.8 MI S of SR 547
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21603, -82.76503
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Dogtown 031 over Dogtown / Frink Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogtown 031 over Dogtown / 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dogtown 031 over Dogtown / Frink Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dogtown 031 over Dogtown / Frink Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dogtown 031 over Dogtown / Frink Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.