US Bridges

Ven TR 79 over Honey Creek Ve

GoodPosted for load

Seneca County, Ohio · .10 MI S of C56 · Structure no. 7451652

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ven TR 79 over Honey Creek Ve is a steel truss - thru carrying Ven TR 79 over Honey Creek Ve in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVen TR 79
CrossesHoney Creek Ve
Location.10 MI S of C56
RouteCounty Highway T0079
StateOhio
Coordinates41.065, -82.93833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2015)
Projected traffic58 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ven TR 79 over Honey Creek Ve built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ven TR 79 over Honey Creek Ve 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ven TR 79 over Honey Creek Ve carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ven TR 79 over Honey Creek Ve?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ven TR 79 over Honey Creek Ve?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.