US Bridges

Colonial Drive over Metroparks Bikeway

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 300 W of Liberty Street · Structure no. 4365313

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonial Drive over Metroparks Bikeway is a wood or timber slab carrying Colonial Drive over Metroparks Bikeway 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColonial Drive
CrossesMetroparks Bikeway
Location300 W of Liberty Street
RouteCity Street 80216
StateOhio
Coordinates41.70779, -81.24042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic139 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Colonial Drive over Metroparks Bikeway built?

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

What condition is Colonial Drive over Metroparks Bikeway 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 Colonial Drive over Metroparks Bikeway carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colonial Drive over Metroparks Bikeway?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Drive over Metroparks Bikeway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.