North 5th Street over Storms Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLawrence County, Ohio · 0.15 MI North JCT Elm ST · Structure no. 4460057
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North 5th Street over Storms Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying North 5th Street over Storms Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North 5th Street over Storms Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is North 5th Street over Storms Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does North 5th Street over Storms Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is North 5th Street over Storms Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns North 5th Street over Storms Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.