US Bridges

Mockingbird Lane over Marsh Creek

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 275 Ft W. of Bluejay Ln. · Structure no. 4361023

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mockingbird Lane over Marsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mockingbird Lane over Marsh Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMockingbird Lane
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location275 Ft W. of Bluejay Ln.
RouteCity Street 827
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71408, -81.31521
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mockingbird Lane over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mockingbird Lane over Marsh 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mockingbird Lane over Marsh Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mockingbird Lane over Marsh Creek?

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

Who owns Mockingbird Lane over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.