US Bridges

Peru Center 45 over Peru Center/W Br Hrn Rvr

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of Bauman Road · Structure no. 3941809

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peru Center 45 over Peru Center/W Br Hrn Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peru Center 45 over Peru Center/W Br Hrn Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPeru Center 45
CrossesPeru Center/W Br Hrn Rvr
Location0.4 MI S of Bauman Road
RouteCounty Highway C0045
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12565, -82.6863
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2015)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Peru Center 45 over Peru Center/W Br Hrn Rvr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peru Center 45 over Peru Center/W Br Hrn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Peru Center 45 over Peru Center/W Br Hrn Rvr carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Peru Center 45 over Peru Center/W Br Hrn Rvr?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Peru Center 45 over Peru Center/W Br Hrn Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.