US Bridges

Zenobia 186 over Zenobia/E Br Vermiln Rvr

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.3 MI West of Butler RD · Structure no. 3939715

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zenobia 186 over Zenobia/E Br Vermiln Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zenobia 186 over Zenobia/E Br Vermiln Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesZenobia 186
CrossesZenobia/E Br Vermiln Rvr
Location0.3 MI West of Butler RD
RouteCounty Highway C0186
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19685, -82.36388
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2015)
Projected traffic466 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Zenobia 186 over Zenobia/E Br Vermiln Rvr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zenobia 186 over Zenobia/E Br Vermiln Rvr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Zenobia 186 over Zenobia/E Br Vermiln Rvr carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Zenobia 186 over Zenobia/E Br Vermiln Rvr?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Zenobia 186 over Zenobia/E Br Vermiln Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.