US Bridges

Townline 131 over Townline 131/E Br Hrn Rv

FairPosted for load

Huron County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of Ridge Road · Structure no. 3942414

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townline 131 over Townline 131/E Br Hrn Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying Townline 131 over Townline 131/E Br Hrn Rv in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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 5 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTownline 131
CrossesTownline 131/E Br Hrn Rv
Location0.3 MI E of Ridge Road
RouteCounty Highway T0131
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14032, -82.61743
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Townline 131 over Townline 131/E Br Hrn Rv built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Townline 131 over Townline 131/E Br Hrn Rv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Townline 131 over Townline 131/E Br Hrn Rv carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Townline 131 over Townline 131/E Br Hrn Rv?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Townline 131 over Townline 131/E Br Hrn Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.