US Bridges

Townline 162 over Twln 162/E Br Vermln Rvr

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of Chenango RD · Structure no. 3934136

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townline 162 over Twln 162/E Br Vermln Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Townline 162 over Twln 162/E Br Vermln Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTownline 162
CrossesTwln 162/E Br Vermln Rvr
Location0.2 MI E of Chenango RD
RouteCounty Highway T0162
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21347, -82.3762
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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 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 Townline 162 over Twln 162/E Br Vermln Rvr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townline 162 over Twln 162/E Br Vermln 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Townline 162 over Twln 162/E Br Vermln Rvr carry?

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

How long is Townline 162 over Twln 162/E Br Vermln Rvr?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Townline 162 over Twln 162/E Br Vermln Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.