US Bridges

SR 511 over E Fork Vermilion River

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .79 MI North of Us. 20 · Structure no. 4700945

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,512
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 511 over E Fork Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 511 over E Fork Vermilion River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,512 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,099 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 511
CrossesE Fork Vermilion River
Location.79 MI North of Us. 20
RouteState Highway 511
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26983, -82.30205
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,512 (2015)
Projected traffic2,099 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 511 over E Fork Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 511 over E Fork Vermilion River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 511 over E Fork Vermilion River carry?

About 1,512 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 511 over E Fork Vermilion River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 511 over E Fork Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.