US Bridges

Williams RD 027 over Williams / Seymour Crk

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.7 MI N of SR 20 · Structure no. 3930890

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD 027 over Williams / Seymour Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams RD 027 over Williams / Seymour Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 73 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams RD 027
CrossesWilliams / Seymour Crk
Location0.7 MI N of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway T0027
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26447, -82.75348
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Williams RD 027 over Williams / Seymour Crk built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Williams RD 027 over Williams / Seymour Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Williams RD 027 over Williams / Seymour Crk carry?

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

How long is Williams RD 027 over Williams / Seymour Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Williams RD 027 over Williams / Seymour Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.