US Bridges

Ferry 146 over Ferry / CO Di 177 & 377

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of Jarvis Road · Structure no. 3939480

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry 146 over Ferry / CO Di 177 & 377 is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ferry 146 over Ferry / CO Di 177 & 377 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry 146
CrossesFerry / CO Di 177 & 377
Location0.2 MI E of Jarvis Road
RouteCounty Highway T0146
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17455, -82.42022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry 146 over Ferry / CO Di 177 & 377 built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ferry 146 over Ferry / CO Di 177 & 377 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 Ferry 146 over Ferry / CO Di 177 & 377 carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ferry 146 over Ferry / CO Di 177 & 377?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry 146 over Ferry / CO Di 177 & 377?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.