US Bridges

Grnwch Mln T L 51 over Grn MI T L/Sw Br Vrm Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Huron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of SR 224 · Structure no. 3948498

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grnwch Mln T L 51 over Grn MI T L/Sw Br Vrm Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Grnwch Mln T L 51 over Grn MI T L/Sw Br Vrm Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 72 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 4 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrnwch Mln T L 51
CrossesGrn MI T L/Sw Br Vrm Rvr
Location0.4 MI N of SR 224
RouteCounty Highway T0051
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03642, -82.53575
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2015)
Projected traffic272 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Grnwch Mln T L 51 over Grn MI T L/Sw Br Vrm Rvr built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Grnwch Mln T L 51 over Grn MI T L/Sw Br Vrm 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Grnwch Mln T L 51 over Grn MI T L/Sw Br Vrm Rvr carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Grnwch Mln T L 51 over Grn MI T L/Sw Br Vrm Rvr?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Grnwch Mln T L 51 over Grn MI T L/Sw Br Vrm Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.