US Bridges

Tyler Blvd over Newell Creek

Poor

Lake County, Ohio · 1.10 Mi. E/ S.R.306 · Structure no. 4342828

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,731
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Blvd over Newell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tyler Blvd over Newell Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 years old, older 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 9,731 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,507 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTyler Blvd
CrossesNewell Creek
Location1.10 Mi. E/ S.R.306
RouteCity Street 1973
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67111, -81.36934
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,731 (2015)
Projected traffic13,507 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Tyler Blvd over Newell Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Tyler Blvd over Newell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tyler Blvd over Newell Creek carry?

About 9,731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tyler Blvd over Newell Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler Blvd over Newell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.