US Bridges

Coder 86 over Coder / Honey Creek

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of Sect Line 30 · Structure no. 3945383

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coder 86 over Coder / Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coder 86 over Coder / Honey Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCoder 86
CrossesCoder / Honey Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Sect Line 30
RouteCounty Highway T0086
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01025, -82.7879
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2015)
Projected traffic75 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 Coder 86 over Coder / Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coder 86 over Coder / Honey Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Coder 86 over Coder / Honey Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Coder 86 over Coder / Honey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Coder 86 over Coder / Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.