US Bridges

Lamereaux 118 over Lamereaux/W Br Hrn Rvr

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of River Road · Structure no. 3931528

Built
1882
143 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamereaux 118 over Lamereaux/W Br Hrn Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lamereaux 118 over Lamereaux/W Br Hrn Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1882 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 143 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLamereaux 118
CrossesLamereaux/W Br Hrn Rvr
Location0.2 MI W of River Road
RouteCounty Highway T0118
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27953, -82.67553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Lamereaux 118 over Lamereaux/W Br Hrn Rvr built?

It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Lamereaux 118 over Lamereaux/W Br Hrn Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lamereaux 118 over Lamereaux/W Br Hrn Rvr carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lamereaux 118 over Lamereaux/W Br Hrn Rvr?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lamereaux 118 over Lamereaux/W Br Hrn Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.