US Bridges

Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 64

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI South of Bullhead · Structure no. 3946525

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 64 is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 64 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 years old, older 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBuckingham 181
CrossesBuckingham / CO Di 64
Location0.4 MI South of Bullhead
RouteCounty Highway T0181
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02718, -82.71795
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 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 64 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 64 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 Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 64 carry?

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

How long is Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 64?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham 181 over Buckingham / CO Di 64?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.