US Bridges

Leroy Thompson RD over Paine Creek

Poor

Lake County, Ohio · 1.4 MI N of SR 86 · Structure no. 4336720

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leroy Thompson RD over Paine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leroy Thompson RD over Paine Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 886 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesLeroy Thompson RD
CrossesPaine Creek
Location1.4 MI N of SR 86
RouteCounty Highway 203
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68027, -81.10209
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2015)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Leroy Thompson RD over Paine Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leroy Thompson RD over Paine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Leroy Thompson RD over Paine Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Leroy Thompson RD over Paine Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Leroy Thompson RD over Paine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.