US Bridges

S 9th ST over Ice Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 450 E of Lorain ST · Structure no. 4460065

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 9th ST over Ice Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S 9th ST over Ice Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2020. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS 9th ST
CrossesIce Creek
Location450 E of Lorain ST
RouteCity Street CEMRD
StateOhio
Coordinates38.51029, -82.65551
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic416 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S 9th ST over Ice Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 9th ST over Ice 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S 9th ST over Ice Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 9th ST over Ice Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S 9th ST over Ice Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.