US Bridges

SR 60 over Over Vermilion River

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi.South of S.R.113 · Structure no. 2202476

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,137 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,178
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Over Vermilion River in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,411 by 2038. The structure is 1,137 ft (346.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesOver Vermilion River
Location1.0 Mi.South of S.R.113
RouteState Highway 60
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31441, -82.36418
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,137 ft (346.7 m)
Longest span254 ft (77.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,178 (2015)
Projected traffic4,411 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 60 over Over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Over Vermilion River carry?

About 3,178 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Over Vermilion River?

The structure is 1,137 ft (346.7 m) long with a longest span of 254 ft (77.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.