US Bridges

Fern 94 over Fern / W Br Huron Rvr

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of Troy Mills · Structure no. 3936651

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fern 94 over Fern / W Br Huron Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fern 94 over Fern / W Br Huron Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFern 94
CrossesFern / W Br Huron Rvr
Location0.2 MI E of Troy Mills
RouteCounty Highway T0094
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1514, -82.71837
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fern 94 over Fern / W Br Huron Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fern 94 over Fern / 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fern 94 over Fern / W Br Huron Rvr carry?

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

How long is Fern 94 over Fern / W Br Huron Rvr?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fern 94 over Fern / W Br Huron Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.