US Bridges

Usr 250 over Vermillion River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.07 Miles South of SR 13 · Structure no. 3903869

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,304
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Vermillion River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 250 over Vermillion River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,304 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,362 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 250
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.07 Miles South of SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09442, -82.48706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,304 (2015)
Projected traffic7,362 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 250 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 250 over Vermillion 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 Usr 250 over Vermillion River carry?

About 5,304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.