US Bridges

Chenango Road over E. Branch Vermilion Rive

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Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI South of SR18 · Structure no. 3939422

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenango Road over E. Branch Vermilion Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chenango Road over E. Branch Vermilion Rive in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChenango Road
CrossesE. Branch Vermilion Rive
Location0.2 MI South of SR18
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17778, -82.37444
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chenango Road over E. Branch Vermilion Rive built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chenango Road over E. Branch Vermilion Rive 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 Chenango Road over E. Branch Vermilion Rive carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chenango Road over E. Branch Vermilion Rive?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chenango Road over E. Branch Vermilion Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.