US Bridges

Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 57

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.6 MI North of May RD · Structure no. 3946495

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 57 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 57 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1922, 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 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckingham 181
CrossesBuckingham / CO Di 57
Location0.6 MI North of May RD
RouteCounty Highway T0181
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02398, -82.71783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 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 Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 57 built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 57 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 Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 57 carry?

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

How long is Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 57?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 57?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.