US Bridges

Usr 250 over Br of Vermilion River

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · 1 MI S of Huron CO Line · Structure no. 0304573

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,382
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Br of Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 250 over Br of Vermilion River in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,382 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,694 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 250
CrossesBr of Vermilion River
Location1 MI S of Huron CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03629, -82.42326
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,382 (2015)
Projected traffic4,694 by 2035
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Usr 250 over Br of Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 250 over Br of Vermilion River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over Br of Vermilion River carry?

About 3,382 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Br of Vermilion River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Br of Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.