US Bridges

SR 4 over Over ERI-002-0813

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 3.75 Miles North of SR 99 · Structure no. 2201356

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,338
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Over ERI-002-0813 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Over ERI-002-0813 in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 14,338 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,901 by 2035. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesOver ERI-002-0813
Location3.75 Miles North of SR 99
RouteState Highway 4
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40361, -82.72904
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,338 (2015)
Projected traffic19,901 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Over ERI-002-0813 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Over ERI-002-0813 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Over ERI-002-0813 carry?

About 14,338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Over ERI-002-0813?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Over ERI-002-0813?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.