Cook 185 over Cook / Vermilion Rvr
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of Fitchville Ri · Structure no. 3938786
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 422
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook 185 over Cook / Vermilion Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Cook 185 over Cook / Vermilion Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 422 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cook 185 over Cook / Vermilion Rvr built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Cook 185 over Cook / Vermilion Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Cook 185 over Cook / Vermilion Rvr carry?
About 422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cook 185 over Cook / Vermilion Rvr?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cook 185 over Cook / Vermilion Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.