US Bridges

Berlin RD CR132 over Berlin Rd-Old Woman Crk

FairPosted for load

Erie County, Ohio · B-306 · Structure no. 2230453

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,677
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berlin RD CR132 over Berlin Rd-Old Woman Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berlin RD CR132 over Berlin Rd-Old Woman Crk 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,328 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerlin RD CR132
CrossesBerlin Rd-Old Woman Crk
LocationB-306
RouteCounty Highway C0132
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34886, -82.51242
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,677 (2015)
Projected traffic2,328 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Berlin RD CR132 over Berlin Rd-Old Woman Crk built?

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

What condition is Berlin RD CR132 over Berlin Rd-Old Woman Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Berlin RD CR132 over Berlin Rd-Old Woman Crk carry?

About 1,677 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Berlin RD CR132 over Berlin Rd-Old Woman Crk?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Berlin RD CR132 over Berlin Rd-Old Woman Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.