US Bridges

Middle Ridge Road over Rand Creek

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · .1 Mi. E. of Burns Road · Structure no. 4340337

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Ridge Road over Rand Creek is a concrete frame carrying Middle Ridge Road over Rand Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4,108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,702 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Ridge Road
CrossesRand Creek
Location.1 Mi. E. of Burns Road
RouteCounty Highway C0022
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.78861, -81.06414
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,108 (2015)
Projected traffic5,702 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Middle Ridge Road over Rand Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Ridge Road over Rand 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 Middle Ridge Road over Rand Creek carry?

About 4,108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Middle Ridge Road over Rand Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Ridge Road over Rand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.