SR 61 over Cole Creek
GoodHuron County, Ohio · .18 Miles North of USR20 · Structure no. 3901955
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,851
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 61 over Cole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Cole Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,851 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,345 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 61 over Cole Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 61 over Cole Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 61 over Cole Creek carry?
About 3,851 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 61 over Cole Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 61 over Cole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.