US Bridges

SR 603 over Trib W Br Huron River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .28 MI S of Huron CO · Structure no. 7007299

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 603 over Trib W Br Huron River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 603 over Trib W Br Huron River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,886 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 603
CrossesTrib W Br Huron River
Location.28 MI S of Huron CO
RouteState Highway 603
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99316, -82.66123
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,886 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 603 over Trib W Br Huron River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 603 over Trib 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 603 over Trib W Br Huron River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 603 over Trib W Br Huron River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 603 over Trib W Br Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.