US Bridges

Cook 185 over Cook / Indian Creek

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of Derussey Road · Structure no. 3938808

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook 185 over Cook / Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cook 185 over Cook / Indian Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCook 185
CrossesCook / Indian Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Derussey Road
RouteCounty Highway C0185
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17287, -82.4558
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2015)
Projected traffic586 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Cook 185 over Cook / Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook 185 over Cook / 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cook 185 over Cook / Indian Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cook 185 over Cook / Indian Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cook 185 over Cook / Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.