US Bridges

Usr 250 over Vermilion River

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 1.25 Mi. South of US 224 · Structure no. 0304697

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,970
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Vermilion River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 250 over Vermilion River in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,122 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsr 250
CrossesVermilion River
Location1.25 Mi. South of US 224
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00174, -82.39885
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,970 (2015)
Projected traffic4,122 by 2035
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Vermilion River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 250 over Vermilion River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over Vermilion River carry?

About 2,970 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.