US Bridges

Klein 226 over Klein/W Br Huron River

FairPosted for load

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI East of S R 61 · Structure no. 3946665

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klein 226 over Klein/W Br Huron River is a steel truss - thru carrying Klein 226 over Klein/W Br Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKlein 226
CrossesKlein/W Br Huron River
Location0.2 MI East of S R 61
RouteCounty Highway T0226
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03968, -82.66937
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Klein 226 over Klein/W Br Huron River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klein 226 over Klein/W Br Huron River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Klein 226 over Klein/W Br Huron River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Klein 226 over Klein/W Br Huron River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Klein 226 over Klein/W Br Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.