Chenango 83 over Chenango / Vermilion Rvr
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of Auster Road · Structure no. 3934772
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 174
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chenango 83 over Chenango / Vermilion Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Chenango 83 over Chenango / Vermilion Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Chenango 83 over Chenango / Vermilion Rvr built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Chenango 83 over Chenango / Vermilion Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Chenango 83 over Chenango / Vermilion Rvr carry?
About 174 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Chenango 83 over Chenango / Vermilion Rvr?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Chenango 83 over Chenango / Vermilion Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.