US Bridges

Scranton 170 over Scranton / Indian Creek

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W of Hartland Cen. · Structure no. 3938360

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scranton 170 over Scranton / Indian Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scranton 170 over Scranton / Indian Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 73 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesScranton 170
CrossesScranton / Indian Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Hartland Cen.
RouteCounty Highway C0170
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1553, -82.49693
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2015)
Projected traffic411 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Scranton 170 over Scranton / Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Scranton 170 over Scranton / Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Scranton 170 over Scranton / Indian Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Scranton 170 over Scranton / Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Scranton 170 over Scranton / Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.