US Bridges

Wenz 006 over Wenz / Vermilion River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI West of Jarvis RD · Structure no. 3939588

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wenz 006 over Wenz / Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wenz 006 over Wenz / Vermilion River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWenz 006
CrossesWenz / Vermilion River
Location0.1 MI West of Jarvis RD
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18566, -82.4255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wenz 006 over Wenz / Vermilion River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wenz 006 over Wenz / Vermilion River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wenz 006 over Wenz / Vermilion River carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wenz 006 over Wenz / Vermilion River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wenz 006 over Wenz / Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.