US Bridges

Curtis Blvd over Stream

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 0.45 Mi. E/ E.337th St. · Structure no. 4351746

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,493
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Blvd over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Curtis Blvd over Stream 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,624 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCurtis Blvd
CrossesStream
Location0.45 Mi. E/ E.337th St.
RouteCity Street 1978
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63476, -81.4407
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,493 (2015)
Projected traffic7,624 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Curtis Blvd over Stream built?

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

What condition is Curtis Blvd over Stream 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 Curtis Blvd over Stream carry?

About 5,493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Curtis Blvd over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Blvd over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.