US Bridges

SR 18 over Charlemont Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.14 Mi.E of Quarry Rd. · Structure no. 4701798

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,975
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Charlemont Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Charlemont Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,975 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,517 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesCharlemont Creek
Location1.14 Mi.E of Quarry Rd.
RouteState Highway 18
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16909, -82.24686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,975 (2015)
Projected traffic5,517 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 18 over Charlemont Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Charlemont 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 SR 18 over Charlemont Creek carry?

About 3,975 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Charlemont Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Charlemont Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.