US Bridges

Bigham 85 over Bigham / Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of Bullhead RD · Structure no. 3945448

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bigham 85 over Bigham / Honey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bigham 85 over Bigham / Honey Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 107 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBigham 85
CrossesBigham / Honey Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Bullhead RD
RouteCounty Highway T0085
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0311, -82.79932
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Bigham 85 over Bigham / Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Bigham 85 over Bigham / 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 Bigham 85 over Bigham / Honey Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bigham 85 over Bigham / Honey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bigham 85 over Bigham / Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.