US Bridges

Hettle 089 over Hettle / W Br Huron Rvr

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of Peru West S L · Structure no. 3936198

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
484
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hettle 089 over Hettle / W Br Huron Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hettle 089 over Hettle / W Br Huron Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesHettle 089
CrossesHettle / W Br Huron Rvr
Location0.4 MI N of Peru West S L
RouteCounty Highway T0089
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17953, -82.70014
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2015)
Projected traffic672 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Hettle 089 over Hettle / W Br Huron Rvr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hettle 089 over Hettle / W Br Huron 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hettle 089 over Hettle / W Br Huron Rvr carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hettle 089 over Hettle / W Br Huron Rvr?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hettle 089 over Hettle / W Br Huron Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.