US Bridges

CR 140 Joppa RD over Over ERI-002-2515

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 3.00 Miles East of SR 61 · Structure no. 2204789

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 140 Joppa RD over Over ERI-002-2515 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 140 Joppa RD over Over ERI-002-2515 in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2037. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesCR 140 Joppa RD
CrossesOver ERI-002-2515
Location3.00 Miles East of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway C0140
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37204, -82.43803
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2017)
Projected traffic537 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 140 Joppa RD over Over ERI-002-2515 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 140 Joppa RD over Over ERI-002-2515 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 140 Joppa RD over Over ERI-002-2515 carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 140 Joppa RD over Over ERI-002-2515?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 140 Joppa RD over Over ERI-002-2515?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.