US Bridges

Olive 135 over Olive / W Br Huron Rvr

FairPosted for load

Huron County, Ohio · 0.8 MI E of SR 61 · Structure no. 3941132

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive 135 over Olive / W Br Huron Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Olive 135 over Olive / W Br Huron Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOlive 135
CrossesOlive / W Br Huron Rvr
Location0.8 MI E of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway T0135
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08205, -82.65153
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Olive 135 over Olive / W Br Huron Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Olive 135 over Olive / W Br Huron Rvr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Olive 135 over Olive / W Br Huron Rvr carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Olive 135 over Olive / W Br Huron Rvr?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Olive 135 over Olive / W Br Huron Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.