US Bridges

SR 57 over Lake Brentwood

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .04 Miles South of SR 82 · Structure no. 4702522

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,132
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Lake Brentwood is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Lake Brentwood in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,063 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesLake Brentwood
Location.04 Miles South of SR 82
RouteState Highway 57
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31511, -82.06976
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,132 (2015)
Projected traffic14,063 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Lake Brentwood built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Lake Brentwood 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 SR 57 over Lake Brentwood carry?

About 10,132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Lake Brentwood?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Lake Brentwood?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.