US Bridges

Heisley Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Lake County, Ohio · Between SR2&US20 over NS · Structure no. 4363469

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heisley Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heisley Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 9,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,225 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHeisley Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
LocationBetween SR2&US20 over NS
RouteCity Street 1985
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69243, -81.30689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,280 (2020)
Projected traffic12,225 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Heisley Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heisley Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Heisley Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 9,280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heisley Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Heisley Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.