US Bridges

Peru Center 045 over Peru Center/Seymour Crk

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 1.2 MI S of Lamereaux RD · Structure no. 3931005

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peru Center 045 over Peru Center/Seymour Crk is a steel culvert carrying Peru Center 045 over Peru Center/Seymour Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPeru Center 045
CrossesPeru Center/Seymour Crk
Location1.2 MI S of Lamereaux RD
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27625, -82.68382
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2015)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Peru Center 045 over Peru Center/Seymour Crk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peru Center 045 over Peru Center/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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Peru Center 045 over Peru Center/Seymour Crk carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peru Center 045 over Peru Center/Seymour Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Peru Center 045 over Peru Center/Seymour Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.