US Bridges

SR 4 over NS RR Yard

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · .33 MI N of Huron CO Line · Structure no. 2201232

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
638 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,980
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over NS RR Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over NS RR Yard in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5,980 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2035. The structure is 638 ft (194.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesNS RR Yard
Location.33 MI N of Huron CO Line
RouteState Highway 4
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29332, -82.78174
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length638 ft (194.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,980 (2015)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over NS RR Yard built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over NS RR Yard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over NS RR Yard carry?

About 5,980 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over NS RR Yard?

The structure is 638 ft (194.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over NS RR Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.