US Bridges

SR 82 over Plum Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 4.06 Miles East of SR 83 · Structure no. 4703782

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,512
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 82 over Plum Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,512 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,427 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 82
CrossesPlum Creek
Location4.06 Miles East of SR 83
RouteState Highway 82
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31297, -81.94319
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,512 (2015)
Projected traffic10,427 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 82 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Plum Creek carry?

About 7,512 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.