US Bridges

Cook 185 over Cook / CO Di 1401

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of Chenango RD · Structure no. 3944484

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook 185 over Cook / CO Di 1401 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cook 185 over Cook / CO Di 1401 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCook 185
CrossesCook / CO Di 1401
Location0.6 MI E of Chenango RD
RouteCounty Highway T0185
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13781, -82.36947
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2015)
Projected traffic200 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 Cook 185 over Cook / CO Di 1401 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook 185 over Cook / CO Di 1401 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cook 185 over Cook / CO Di 1401 carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cook 185 over Cook / CO Di 1401?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cook 185 over Cook / CO Di 1401?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.