US Bridges

SR 18 over Vermilion River

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 7.53 Miles East of SR601 · Structure no. 3900398

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,938
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Vermilion River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over Vermilion River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,938 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,078 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesVermilion River
Location7.53 Miles East of SR601
RouteState Highway 18
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19628, -82.41095
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,938 (2015)
Projected traffic4,078 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 18 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Vermilion River carry?

About 2,938 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.