US Bridges

Ridge 114 over Ridge / Cole Creek

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Dublin RD · Structure no. 3937062

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge 114 over Ridge / Cole Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge 114 over Ridge / Cole Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 454 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRidge 114
CrossesRidge / Cole Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Dublin RD
RouteCounty Highway T0114
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17693, -82.62618
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2015)
Projected traffic630 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ridge 114 over Ridge / Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ridge 114 over Ridge / Cole Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge 114 over Ridge / Cole Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ridge 114 over Ridge / Cole Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge 114 over Ridge / Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.