Buckinghan 181 over Buckingham / Marsh Run
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI North of May RD · Structure no. 3946479
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckinghan 181 over Buckingham / Marsh Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Buckinghan 181 over Buckingham / Marsh Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 103 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckinghan 181 over Buckingham / Marsh Run built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Buckinghan 181 over Buckingham / Marsh Run 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Buckinghan 181 over Buckingham / Marsh Run carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Buckinghan 181 over Buckingham / Marsh Run?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Buckinghan 181 over Buckingham / Marsh Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.