FAYETTE 42
Carrying FAYETTE 42 over FAYETTE / VERMILION RVR
0.1 MI W OF PALMER ROAD, Huron, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAYETTE 42
The FAYETTE 42 bridge in Huron, Ohio carries FAYETTE 42 over FAYETTE / VERMILION RVR. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 32.0 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAYETTE 42 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 32.0 m (105 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 180 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3943240
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAYETTE 42 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAYETTE 42 against other structures in Huron and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAYETTE 42?
FAYETTE 42 in Huron, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAYETTE 42 inspected?
FAYETTE 42's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 180 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAYETTE 42 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAYETTE 42?
FAYETTE 42 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAYETTE 42?
FAYETTE 42 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FAYETTE 42 and does age affect safety?
FAYETTE 42 was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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