US Bridges

Moriah 165 over Moriah / Cole Creek

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of Peru Olena RD · Structure no. 3937682

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moriah 165 over Moriah / Cole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moriah 165 over Moriah / Cole Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 75 years old, older 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoriah 165
CrossesMoriah / Cole Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Peru Olena RD
RouteCounty Highway T0165
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15952, -82.5763
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Moriah 165 over Moriah / Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Moriah 165 over Moriah / Cole Creek 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 Moriah 165 over Moriah / Cole Creek carry?

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

How long is Moriah 165 over Moriah / Cole Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Moriah 165 over Moriah / Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.