US Bridges

Fay Road over Big Creek(n)

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S. of SR86 · Structure no. 4330404

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fay Road over Big Creek(n) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fay Road over Big Creek(n) in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFay Road
CrossesBig Creek(n)
Location0.2 MI S. of SR86
RouteCounty Highway T0407
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69728, -81.2298
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fay Road over Big Creek(n) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fay Road over Big Creek(n) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fay Road over Big Creek(n) carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fay Road over Big Creek(n)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fay Road over Big Creek(n)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.