US Bridges

SR 60 over Vermilion River

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · .03 Miles North of SR18 · Structure no. 3901696

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,243
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 60 over 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 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 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesVermilion River
Location.03 Miles North of SR18
RouteState Highway 60
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19583, -82.41001
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2015)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Vermilion River built?

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

What condition is SR 60 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 60 over Vermilion River carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.