US Bridges

Auster 154 over Auster / Vermilion Rvr

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of Chenango Road · Structure no. 3934721

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auster 154 over Auster / Vermilion Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Auster 154 over Auster / Vermilion Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 36 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAuster 154
CrossesAuster / Vermilion Rvr
Location0.2 MI E of Chenango Road
RouteCounty Highway T0154
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22565, -82.38428
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 Auster 154 over Auster / Vermilion Rvr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Auster 154 over Auster / Vermilion 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Auster 154 over Auster / Vermilion Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Auster 154 over Auster / Vermilion Rvr?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Auster 154 over Auster / Vermilion Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.