US Bridges

Skinner 106 over Skinner / W Br Huron Rvr

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.7 MI East of SR 61 · Structure no. 3946282

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skinner 106 over Skinner / W Br Huron Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skinner 106 over Skinner / W Br Huron Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSkinner 106
CrossesSkinner / W Br Huron Rvr
Location0.7 MI East of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway T0106
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02123, -82.66642
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Skinner 106 over Skinner / W Br Huron Rvr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Skinner 106 over Skinner / W Br Huron Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Skinner 106 over Skinner / W Br Huron Rvr carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Skinner 106 over Skinner / W Br Huron Rvr?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Skinner 106 over Skinner / W Br Huron Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.