US Bridges

Derussey 175 over Derussey / Indian Creek

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of Cook Road · Structure no. 3938565

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Derussey 175 over Derussey / Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Derussey 175 over Derussey / Indian Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDerussey 175
CrossesDerussey / Indian Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Cook Road
RouteCounty Highway T0175
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17152, -82.45917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2015)
Projected traffic196 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 Derussey 175 over Derussey / Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Derussey 175 over Derussey / Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Derussey 175 over Derussey / Indian Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Derussey 175 over Derussey / Indian Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Derussey 175 over Derussey / Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.