US Bridges

Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Chappel Crk

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of Burns Road · Structure no. 3934330

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Chappel Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Chappel Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFitchville Rvr 60
CrossesFitchvil Rvr/Chappel Crk
Location0.2 MI N of Burns Road
RouteCounty Highway T0060
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27945, -82.42023
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Chappel Crk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Chappel Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Chappel Crk carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Chappel Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Chappel Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.