US Bridges

Townline 12 over Stream

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Huron County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W of Certeron So · Structure no. 3945049

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
682
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townline 12 over Stream is a concrete frame carrying Townline 12 over Stream in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTownline 12
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI W of Certeron So
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06938, -82.75822
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2015)
Projected traffic947 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 12 over Stream built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townline 12 over Stream 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 Townline 12 over Stream carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Townline 12 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Townline 12 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.