Cook 185 over Cook/E Br Vermilion Rvr
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of SR60 · Structure no. 3944433
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook 185 over Cook/E Br Vermilion Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cook 185 over Cook/E Br Vermilion Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 72 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cook 185 over Cook/E Br Vermilion Rvr built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Cook 185 over Cook/E Br Vermilion Rvr 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Cook 185 over Cook/E Br Vermilion Rvr carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cook 185 over Cook/E Br Vermilion Rvr?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cook 185 over Cook/E Br Vermilion Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.