Fay Road over Big Creek
FairLake County, Ohio · 0.43 Mi. N/ Ravenna Road · Structure no. 4330285
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fay Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fay Road over Big Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 74 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fay Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Fay Road over Big Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Fay Road over Big Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fay Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fay Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.