US Bridges

Old US 250 over Vermilion River

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 2.79 Miles South of SR 13 · Structure no. 3948390

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 250 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 250 over Vermilion River in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld US 250
CrossesVermilion River
Location2.79 Miles South of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 332
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06575, -82.45286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$414,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 250 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 250 over Vermilion 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 250 over Vermilion River carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old US 250 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 250 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.