US Bridges

CR 152 Kolbe RD over Over LOR-002 -0649

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 6.49 MI E of Erie CO Line · Structure no. 4700155

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,907
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 152 Kolbe RD over Over LOR-002 -0649 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 152 Kolbe RD over Over LOR-002 -0649 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,907 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,642 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 152 Kolbe RD
CrossesOver LOR-002 -0649
Location6.49 MI E of Erie CO Line
RouteCity Street 4304
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41146, -82.22702
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,907 (2015)
Projected traffic59,642 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 CR 152 Kolbe RD over Over LOR-002 -0649 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 152 Kolbe RD over Over LOR-002 -0649 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 152 Kolbe RD over Over LOR-002 -0649 carry?

About 6,907 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 152 Kolbe RD over Over LOR-002 -0649?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 152 Kolbe RD over Over LOR-002 -0649?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.