US Bridges

Fitchville River over Fitchvil Rvr/Brndywn Crk

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.3 MI North of SR18 · Structure no. 3934195

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
727
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitchville River over Fitchvil Rvr/Brndywn Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fitchville River over Fitchvil Rvr/Brndywn Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFitchville River
CrossesFitchvil Rvr/Brndywn Crk
Location0.3 MI North of SR18
RouteCounty Highway C0060
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21493, -82.42623
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2015)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fitchville River over Fitchvil Rvr/Brndywn Crk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitchville River over Fitchvil Rvr/Brndywn Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fitchville River over Fitchvil Rvr/Brndywn Crk carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fitchville River over Fitchvil Rvr/Brndywn Crk?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fitchville River over Fitchvil Rvr/Brndywn Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.