US Bridges

Chenango 183 over Chenango/E Br Vrmiln Rvr

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.7 MI S of Leroy Road · Structure no. 3939375

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenango 183 over Chenango/E Br Vrmiln Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chenango 183 over Chenango/E Br Vrmiln Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChenango 183
CrossesChenango/E Br Vrmiln Rvr
Location0.7 MI S of Leroy Road
RouteCounty Highway T0183
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14905, -82.37935
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2015)
Projected traffic387 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Chenango 183 over Chenango/E Br Vrmiln Rvr built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Chenango 183 over Chenango/E Br Vrmiln Rvr 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 Chenango 183 over Chenango/E Br Vrmiln Rvr carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chenango 183 over Chenango/E Br Vrmiln Rvr?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Chenango 183 over Chenango/E Br Vrmiln Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.