Thomas 68 over Thomas / CO Di 1451
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Ohio · 0.7 MI N of Egypt Road · Structure no. 3940535
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 262
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thomas 68 over Thomas / CO Di 1451 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas 68 over Thomas / CO Di 1451 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas 68 over Thomas / CO Di 1451 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Thomas 68 over Thomas / CO Di 1451 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Thomas 68 over Thomas / CO Di 1451 carry?
About 262 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Thomas 68 over Thomas / CO Di 1451?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Thomas 68 over Thomas / CO Di 1451?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.