US Bridges

SR 511 over East Br Vermilion River

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.19 Mi. North of SR.303 · Structure no. 4707427

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,226
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 511 over East Br Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 511 over East Br Vermilion River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 511
CrossesEast Br Vermilion River
Location1.19 Mi. North of SR.303
RouteState Highway 511
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25484, -82.30307
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2015)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 East Br Vermilion River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 511 over East Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 511 over East Br Vermilion River carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 511 over East Br Vermilion River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 511 over East Br Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.