US Bridges

Vermilion Road over NSRR Railroad

Poor

Erie County, Ohio · 1/4 Mile South of SR 6 · Structure no. 2268104

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,682
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermilion Road over NSRR Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vermilion Road over NSRR Railroad in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,682 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,042 by 2037. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesVermilion Road
CrossesNSRR Railroad
Location1/4 Mile South of SR 6
RouteCity Street 745
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42028, -82.35141
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,682 (2023)
Projected traffic4,042 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vermilion Road over NSRR Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermilion Road over NSRR Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Vermilion Road over NSRR Railroad carry?

About 2,682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vermilion Road over NSRR Railroad?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vermilion Road over NSRR Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.