US Bridges

SR 61C Spur over East Br of Huron River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · .60 Miles East of SR20 · Structure no. 3902250

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61C Spur over East Br of Huron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61C Spur over East Br of Huron River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,968 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 61C Spur
CrossesEast Br of Huron River
Location.60 Miles East of SR20
RouteState Highway 61
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23056, -82.64537
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2015)
Projected traffic5,968 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$667,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61C Spur over East Br of Huron River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 61C Spur over East Br of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61C Spur over East Br of Huron River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 61C Spur over East Br of Huron River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61C Spur over East Br of Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.