US Bridges

Pontiac Sec LN 64 over Pontiac S L / Frink Run

Poor

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of S R 4 · Structure no. 3935590

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pontiac Sec LN 64 over Pontiac S L / Frink Run is a steel culvert carrying Pontiac Sec LN 64 over Pontiac S L / Frink Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPontiac Sec LN 64
CrossesPontiac S L / Frink Run
Location0.4 MI E of S R 4
RouteCounty Highway C0064
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18022, -82.82513
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2015)
Projected traffic376 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pontiac Sec LN 64 over Pontiac S L / Frink Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pontiac Sec LN 64 over Pontiac S L / Frink Run 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 Pontiac Sec LN 64 over Pontiac S L / Frink Run carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pontiac Sec LN 64 over Pontiac S L / Frink Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pontiac Sec LN 64 over Pontiac S L / Frink Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.