US Bridges

SR 58 over Plum Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.61 Miles North of US 20 · Structure no. 4703278

Built
1883
142 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,627
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Plum Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SR 58 over Plum Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1883, so it is 142 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 5 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 7,627 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,586 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 58
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.61 Miles North of US 20
RouteState Highway 58
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28875, -82.21752
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,627 (2024)
Projected traffic10,586 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 58 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Plum 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 58 over Plum Creek carry?

About 7,627 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 58 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.