US Bridges

Reeves Road over Ward Creek

Good

Lake County, Ohio · South of JCT SR 283 · Structure no. 4352009

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeves Road over Ward Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reeves Road over Ward Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesReeves Road
CrossesWard Creek
LocationSouth of JCT SR 283
RouteCity Street 727
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66972, -81.42301
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Reeves Road over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeves Road over Ward Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Reeves Road over Ward Creek carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reeves Road over Ward Creek?

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

Who owns Reeves Road over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.