US Bridges

SR 61 over Marsh Run

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 1.18 Miles North of SR224 · Structure no. 3901785

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,611
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Marsh Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 61 over Marsh Run in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesMarsh Run
Location1.18 Miles North of SR224
RouteState Highway 61
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04282, -82.66845
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2015)
Projected traffic2,236 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 61 over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Marsh Run 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 61 over Marsh Run carry?

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Marsh Run?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.