Schaefer 47 over Schaefer/E Br Huron Rvr
GoodHuron County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W of Whittlesey RD · Structure no. 3932095
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,158
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schaefer 47 over Schaefer/E Br Huron Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schaefer 47 over Schaefer/E Br Huron Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schaefer 47 over Schaefer/E Br Huron Rvr built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schaefer 47 over Schaefer/E Br Huron Rvr 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 Schaefer 47 over Schaefer/E Br Huron Rvr carry?
About 1,158 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schaefer 47 over Schaefer/E Br Huron Rvr?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Schaefer 47 over Schaefer/E Br Huron Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.