US Bridges

SR 61 over Over W&le Rr(abandoned)

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · .80 Miles North of USR250 · Structure no. 3902072

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,839
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Over W&le Rr(abandoned) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 61 over Over W&le Rr(abandoned) in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,329 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesOver W&le Rr(abandoned)
Location.80 Miles North of USR250
RouteState Highway 61
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24807, -82.60346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,839 (2015)
Projected traffic5,329 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Over W&le Rr(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 61 over Over W&le Rr(abandoned) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Over W&le Rr(abandoned) carry?

About 3,839 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Over W&le Rr(abandoned)?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Over W&le Rr(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.