US Bridges

SR 254 over French Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.69 Miles East of SR 301 · Structure no. 4706307

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,482
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 254 over French Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 254 over French Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 135 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 12,482 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,325 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 254
CrossesFrench Creek
Location2.69 Miles East of SR 301
RouteState Highway 254
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45037, -82.0368
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,482 (2015)
Projected traffic17,325 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 254 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is SR 254 over French 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 254 over French Creek carry?

About 12,482 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 254 over French Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 254 over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.