US Bridges

Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Indian Crk

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N or Cook Road · Structure no. 3938522

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
841
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Indian Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Indian Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 5 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,167 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFitchville Rvr 60
CrossesFitchvil Rvr/Indian Crk
Location0.1 MI N or Cook Road
RouteCounty Highway C0060
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1661, -82.44972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2015)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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/Indian Crk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Fitchville Rvr 60 over Fitchvil Rvr/Indian 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/Indian Crk carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.