US Bridges

Alexander RD over Jordan Creek

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.2MI.NOFSR608 · Structure no. 4331222

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Jordan Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Alexander RD over Jordan Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesJordan Creek
Location0.2MI.NOFSR608
RouteCounty Highway 433
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67439, -81.21534
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2015)
Projected traffic812 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Alexander RD over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander RD over Jordan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander RD over Jordan Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alexander RD over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.