US Bridges

SR 61 over Trib.Of W.Br.Huron River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 1.27 MI S SR 98 · Structure no. 7003285

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,654
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Trib.Of W.Br.Huron River is a concrete frame carrying SR 61 over Trib.Of W.Br.Huron River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,654 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,072 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesTrib.Of W.Br.Huron River
Location1.27 MI S SR 98
RouteState Highway 61
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96942, -82.66735
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,654 (2015)
Projected traffic5,072 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 61 over Trib.Of W.Br.Huron River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Trib.Of W.Br.Huron 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Trib.Of W.Br.Huron River carry?

About 3,654 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Trib.Of W.Br.Huron River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Trib.Of W.Br.Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.