US Bridges

SR 61 over Over W&l.E. RR

Poor

Huron County, Ohio · 1.83 Miles North of USR20 · Structure no. 3902048

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,311
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Over W&l.E. RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Over W&l.E. RR in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 119 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,311 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesOver W&l.E. RR
Location1.83 Miles North of USR20
RouteState Highway 61
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24054, -82.61944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,311 (2015)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Over W&l.E. RR built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 61 over Over W&l.E. RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Over W&l.E. RR carry?

About 6,311 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Over W&l.E. RR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Over W&l.E. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.