US Bridges

Boughtonville 105 over Boughtnvl/W Br Huron Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI East of SR 61 · Structure no. 3946371

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
493
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boughtonville 105 over Boughtnvl/W Br Huron Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Boughtonville 105 over Boughtnvl/W Br Huron Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 493 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBoughtonville 105
CrossesBoughtnvl/W Br Huron Rvr
Location0.4 MI East of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway T0105
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0524, -82.6602
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2015)
Projected traffic684 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Boughtonville 105 over Boughtnvl/W Br Huron Rvr built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Boughtonville 105 over Boughtnvl/W Br Huron Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Boughtonville 105 over Boughtnvl/W Br Huron Rvr carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Boughtonville 105 over Boughtnvl/W Br Huron Rvr?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Boughtonville 105 over Boughtnvl/W Br Huron Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.