US Bridges

County Road 620 over Branch Vermillion River

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .02 MI Eof Sava Corp Line · Structure no. 0330086

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 620 over Branch Vermillion River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 620 over Branch Vermillion River in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 448 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 620
CrossesBranch Vermillion River
Location.02 MI Eof Sava Corp Line
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96643, -82.35969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2017)
Projected traffic622 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 620 over Branch Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is County Road 620 over Branch Vermillion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 620 over Branch Vermillion River carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 620 over Branch Vermillion River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 620 over Branch Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.