US Bridges

Tiger 159 over Tiger / Norwalk Crk

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of Grnwch Mln Tl · Structure no. 3933202

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiger 159 over Tiger / Norwalk Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tiger 159 over Tiger / Norwalk Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTiger 159
CrossesTiger / Norwalk Crk
Location0.4 MI E of Grnwch Mln Tl
RouteCounty Highway T0159
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21783, -82.53093
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Tiger 159 over Tiger / Norwalk Crk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tiger 159 over Tiger / Norwalk Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tiger 159 over Tiger / Norwalk Crk carry?

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

How long is Tiger 159 over Tiger / Norwalk Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tiger 159 over Tiger / Norwalk Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.