US Bridges

Williams RD over Big Creek

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 1.MI.EOFCASCADE · Structure no. 4330897

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
573
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams RD over Big Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.MI.EOFCASCADE
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68125, -81.19864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2015)
Projected traffic795 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Williams RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Williams RD 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 Williams RD over Big Creek carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Williams RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Williams RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.