Vesta 182 over Vesta/E Br Vermilion Rvr
PoorPosted for loadHuron County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of Leroy Road · Structure no. 3939308
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vesta 182 over Vesta/E Br Vermilion Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Vesta 182 over Vesta/E Br Vermilion Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
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 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vesta 182 over Vesta/E Br Vermilion Rvr built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vesta 182 over Vesta/E Br Vermilion Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Vesta 182 over Vesta/E Br Vermilion Rvr carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Vesta 182 over Vesta/E Br Vermilion Rvr?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Vesta 182 over Vesta/E Br Vermilion Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.