US Bridges

Jennifer 194 over Jennifer / Slate Run

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of Scottwood RD · Structure no. 3940160

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennifer 194 over Jennifer / Slate Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jennifer 194 over Jennifer / Slate Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJennifer 194
CrossesJennifer / Slate Run
Location0.5 MI N of Scottwood RD
RouteCounty Highway T0194
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12017, -82.81428
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Jennifer 194 over Jennifer / Slate Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennifer 194 over Jennifer / Slate Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jennifer 194 over Jennifer / Slate Run carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jennifer 194 over Jennifer / Slate Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jennifer 194 over Jennifer / Slate Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.