US Bridges

Prospect 167 over Prospect / Vermilion Rvr

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of Fitchville Rv · Structure no. 3943135

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect 167 over Prospect / Vermilion Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prospect 167 over Prospect / Vermilion Rvr 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 272 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect 167
CrossesProspect / Vermilion Rvr
Location0.6 MI E of Fitchville Rv
RouteCounty Highway C0167
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1312, -82.47017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2015)
Projected traffic378 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 Prospect 167 over Prospect / Vermilion Rvr built?

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

What condition is Prospect 167 over Prospect / Vermilion Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect 167 over Prospect / Vermilion Rvr carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Prospect 167 over Prospect / Vermilion Rvr?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect 167 over Prospect / Vermilion Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.