US Bridges

Peru West S L 65 over Peru West S L/Co Di 1201

Poor

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of Thomas Road · Structure no. 3935558

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peru West S L 65 over Peru West S L/Co Di 1201 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peru West S L 65 over Peru West S L/Co Di 1201 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPeru West S L 65
CrossesPeru West S L/Co Di 1201
Location0.2 MI E of Thomas Road
RouteCounty Highway T0065
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17145, -82.75255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Peru West S L 65 over Peru West S L/Co Di 1201 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peru West S L 65 over Peru West S L/Co Di 1201 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 Peru West S L 65 over Peru West S L/Co Di 1201 carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peru West S L 65 over Peru West S L/Co Di 1201?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Peru West S L 65 over Peru West S L/Co Di 1201?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.