East Elm Street over Norwalk Creek
FairHuron County, Ohio · 0.16 MI E. of Linwood Ave · Structure no. 3962202
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,430
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Elm Street over Norwalk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Elm Street over Norwalk Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.
It carries about 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,373 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Elm Street over Norwalk Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Elm Street over Norwalk Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does East Elm Street over Norwalk Creek carry?
About 2,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is East Elm Street over Norwalk Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns East Elm Street over Norwalk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.