US Bridges

SR 113 over Vermilion River

Good

Erie County, Ohio · .56 Miles East of SR 60 · Structure no. 2203146

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,777
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 113 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 113 over Vermilion River in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,777 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,242 by 2035. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 113
CrossesVermilion River
Location.56 Miles East of SR 60
RouteState Highway 113
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33197, -82.35022
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,777 (2015)
Projected traffic5,242 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 113 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 113 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 113 over Vermilion River carry?

About 3,777 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 113 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 113 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.