US Bridges

Perkins Ave over Perkins Ave/Pipe Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · S-004 · Structure no. 2231380

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins Ave over Perkins Ave/Pipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Perkins Ave over Perkins Ave/Pipe Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins Ave
CrossesPerkins Ave/Pipe Creek
LocationS-004
RouteCity Street C0005
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43264, -82.68379
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2022)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 Perkins Ave over Perkins Ave/Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins Ave over Perkins Ave/Pipe 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Perkins Ave over Perkins Ave/Pipe Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Perkins Ave over Perkins Ave/Pipe Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins Ave over Perkins Ave/Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.