US Bridges

SR 61 over West Branch Huron River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 3.36 Miles North of SR103 · Structure no. 3901831

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,575
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over West Branch Huron River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 61 over West Branch Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,574 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 61
CrossesWest Branch Huron River
Location3.36 Miles North of SR103
RouteState Highway 61
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1005, -82.66125
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (2015)
Projected traffic3,574 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 West Branch Huron River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over West Branch Huron 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 61 over West Branch Huron River carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over West Branch Huron River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over West Branch Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.