Peru West S L 65 over Peru W S L/W Br Huron Rv
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W of Hettle RD · Structure no. 3936511
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peru West S L 65 over Peru W S L/W Br Huron Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying Peru West S L 65 over Peru W S L/W Br Huron Rv in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Peru West S L 65 over Peru W S L/W Br Huron Rv built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Peru West S L 65 over Peru W S L/W Br Huron Rv 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Peru West S L 65 over Peru W S L/W Br Huron Rv carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Peru West S L 65 over Peru W S L/W Br Huron Rv?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Peru West S L 65 over Peru W S L/W Br Huron Rv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.