US Bridges

SR 60 over E Br of Vermilion River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 3.36 Miles North of SR162 · Structure no. 3901661

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over E Br of Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 60 over E Br of Vermilion River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,588 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 60
CrossesE Br of Vermilion River
Location3.36 Miles North of SR162
RouteState Highway 60
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13257, -82.40935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2015)
Projected traffic3,588 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 E Br of Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over E Br of 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 60 over E Br of Vermilion River carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over E Br of Vermilion River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over E Br of Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.