US Bridges

Derussey 175 over Derussey/Whlng & Lk Erie

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of S R 18 · Structure no. 3938638

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Derussey 175 over Derussey/Whlng & Lk Erie is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Derussey 175 over Derussey/Whlng & Lk Erie in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDerussey 175
CrossesDerussey/Whlng & Lk Erie
Location0.4 MI S of S R 18
RouteCounty Highway C0175
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20052, -82.45687
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Derussey 175 over Derussey/Whlng & Lk Erie built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Derussey 175 over Derussey/Whlng & Lk Erie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Derussey 175 over Derussey/Whlng & Lk Erie carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Derussey 175 over Derussey/Whlng & Lk Erie?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Derussey 175 over Derussey/Whlng & Lk Erie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.