US Bridges

Propect Street over CO Ditch 56

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of First ST · Structure no. 3974227

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,180
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Propect Street over CO Ditch 56 is a concrete frame carrying Propect Street over CO Ditch 56 in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPropect Street
CrossesCO Ditch 56
Location0.1 MI E of First ST
RouteCity Street 167
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08392, -82.40012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2013)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Propect Street over CO Ditch 56 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Propect Street over CO Ditch 56 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Propect Street over CO Ditch 56 carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Propect Street over CO Ditch 56?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Propect Street over CO Ditch 56?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.