US Bridges

SR 13 over SW Br of Vermilion River

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 2.95 Miles N of SR 224 · Structure no. 3900215

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,840
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over SW Br of Vermilion River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13 over SW Br of Vermilion River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesSW Br of Vermilion River
Location2.95 Miles N of SR 224
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07158, -82.48704
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,840 (2015)
Projected traffic3,942 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 13 over SW Br of Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over SW Br of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over SW Br of Vermilion River carry?

About 2,840 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over SW Br of Vermilion River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over SW Br of Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.