US Bridges

Ruggles 121 over Ruggles / CO Di 1026

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N. of Field Rd. · Structure no. 3931692

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruggles 121 over Ruggles / CO Di 1026 is a concrete frame carrying Ruggles 121 over Ruggles / CO Di 1026 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRuggles 121
CrossesRuggles / CO Di 1026
Location0.1 MI N. of Field Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0121
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27018, -82.6513
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ruggles 121 over Ruggles / CO Di 1026 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruggles 121 over Ruggles / CO Di 1026 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 Ruggles 121 over Ruggles / CO Di 1026 carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ruggles 121 over Ruggles / CO Di 1026?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ruggles 121 over Ruggles / CO Di 1026?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.