Linwood Avenue over Norwalk CR N&w RR Waters
FairPosted for loadHuron County, Ohio · 500FT S of SR61(MAIN St) · Structure no. 3962989
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 595 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,263
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Linwood Avenue over Norwalk CR N&w RR Waters is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood Avenue over Norwalk CR N&w RR Waters in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2041. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Linwood Avenue over Norwalk CR N&w RR Waters built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Linwood Avenue over Norwalk CR N&w RR Waters 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Linwood Avenue over Norwalk CR N&w RR Waters carry?
About 1,263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Linwood Avenue over Norwalk CR N&w RR Waters?
The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Linwood Avenue over Norwalk CR N&w RR Waters?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.