US Bridges

Remelle 127 over Remelle / E Br Huron Rvr

FairPosted for load

Huron County, Ohio · 0.6 MI S of Settlement RD · Structure no. 3936376

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remelle 127 over Remelle / E Br Huron Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Remelle 127 over Remelle / E Br Huron Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRemelle 127
CrossesRemelle / E Br Huron Rvr
Location0.6 MI S of Settlement RD
RouteCounty Highway T0127
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18887, -82.66285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Remelle 127 over Remelle / E Br Huron Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Remelle 127 over Remelle / E Br Huron Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Remelle 127 over Remelle / E Br Huron Rvr carry?

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

How long is Remelle 127 over Remelle / E Br Huron Rvr?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Remelle 127 over Remelle / E Br Huron Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.