US Bridges

SR 10 over French Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 4.28 Miles East of SR 57 · Structure no. 4701399

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,875
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over French Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 34,875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,407 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesFrench Creek
Location4.28 Miles East of SR 57
RouteState Highway 10
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36944, -82.00187
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,875 (2015)
Projected traffic48,407 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over French Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 10 over French Creek carry?

About 34,875 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over French Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 10 over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.