US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Martin Ohm Ditch

Good

Lake County, Ohio · Ohio · Structure no. 4342543

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,641
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Martin Ohm Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hopkins Road over Martin Ohm Ditch in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,641 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,105 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesMartin Ohm Ditch
LocationOhio
RouteCity Street M0509
StateOhio
Coordinates41.7083, -81.33885
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,641 (2017)
Projected traffic5,105 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hopkins Road over Martin Ohm Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins Road over Martin Ohm Ditch 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 Hopkins Road over Martin Ohm Ditch carry?

About 4,641 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hopkins Road over Martin Ohm Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins Road over Martin Ohm Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.