Huron County Bridge Report Card
Huron County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Huron County, Ohio
Huron County has 311 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 21 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.8% is above the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,480 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Huron County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 311 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 21 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,480 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.8% | 13.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.7% of measured traffic | 2.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 439,670 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,480 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Huron County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 61 over Over W&l.e. Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,311 | 1906 |
| Baseline RD CR 11 over Baseline / Ashland Rail | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,803 | 1950 |
| Section Line 30 over Sec LN 30 / Slate Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,804 | 1960 |
| County Road 228 over Co RD 228/e Br Hrn Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,158 | 1925 |
| Boughtonville 105 over Boughtnvl/w Br Huron Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 493 | 1956 |
| Cook 185 over Cook / Vermilion Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 422 | 1940 |
| Sandhill 040 over Sandhill / Seymour Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 384 | 1952 |
| Peru Oleana 164 over Peru Olena / Co Di 1300 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 384 | 1966 |
| Sandhill RD 040 over Sandhill / Frink Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 361 | 1944 |
| Buckinghan 181 over Buckingham / Marsh Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 324 | 1922 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.