US Bridges

SR 113 over Adams ST & Bell Ave

FairPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · .27 Miles West of SR 57 · Structure no. 4705734

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,525
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 113 over Adams ST & Bell Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 113 over Adams ST & Bell Ave in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,525 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,773 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 113
CrossesAdams ST & Bell Ave
Location.27 Miles West of SR 57
RouteState Highway 113
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38481, -82.12162
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,525 (2015)
Projected traffic18,773 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 113 over Adams ST & Bell Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 113 over Adams ST & Bell Ave 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 113 over Adams ST & Bell Ave carry?

About 13,525 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 113 over Adams ST & Bell Ave?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 113 over Adams ST & Bell Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.