Manchester Road over Red Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Ohio · 0.4O Mi. E. of Center RD · Structure no. 4348923
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,009
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manchester Road over Red Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manchester Road over Red Mill Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Manchester Road over Red Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Manchester Road over Red Mill 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 Manchester Road over Red Mill Creek carry?
About 1,009 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Manchester Road over Red Mill Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Manchester Road over Red Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.