US Bridges

Cleveland Avenue over Lang Creek

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Ashland County, Ohio · .05 M S of US 250 & SR 60 · Structure no. 0333670

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Avenue over Lang Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cleveland Avenue over Lang Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 75 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,387 by 2034. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Avenue
CrossesLang Creek
Location.05 M S of US 250 & SR 60
RouteCounty Highway 42B
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87974, -82.29042
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2014)
Projected traffic2,387 by 2034
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Avenue over Lang Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cleveland Avenue over Lang Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland Avenue over Lang Creek carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Avenue over Lang Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Avenue over Lang Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.