US Bridges

SR 302 over Vermilion River

FairPosted for load

Ashland County, Ohio · .2 MI E of US250 · Structure no. 0305405

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
624
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 302 over Vermilion River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 302 over Vermilion River in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 624 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 302
CrossesVermilion River
Location.2 MI E of US250
RouteState Highway 302
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96108, -82.36167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2015)
Projected traffic866 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 302 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 302 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 302 over Vermilion River carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 302 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 302 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.