US Bridges

SR 60 over Trib of Vermilion River

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · .3 MI S of SR303 · Structure no. 3901718

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,243
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Trib of Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 60 over Trib of Vermilion River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesTrib of Vermilion River
Location.3 MI S of SR303
RouteState Highway 60
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24341, -82.39544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2015)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 over Trib of Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 60 over Trib 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 60 over Trib of Vermilion River carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Trib of Vermilion River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Trib of Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.